There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane CAI - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
40h 54m$356–1,371Drive 4,901.5 km
- Drive from Cairo to Timbuktucar 4,901.5 km
3d 5h$561–810Fly to Mopti Airport, drive
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane CAI - MZI
- Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
44h 14m$401–1,351
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Timbuktu is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 3 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 40h 54m and costs $350 - $1,400.
The distance between Cairo and Timbuktu is 3999 km. The road distance is 4901.5 km.
It takes approximately 40h 54m to get from Cairo to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind Cairo. It is currently 5:56 PM in Cairo and 3:56 PM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Timbuktu is 4902 km. It takes approximately 3 days 5h to drive from Cairo to Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Cairo to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo to Timbuktu in around 3d 5h.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Gao International Airport via Istanbul, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Gao International Airport via Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mopti Airport via Istanbul, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mopti Airport via Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mopti Airport via Abidjan, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
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