There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Néma Airport, drive
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane CAI - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
37h 20m$366–1,196Drive 4,898.2 km
- Drive from Cairo to Timbuktucar 4,898.2 km
3d 5h$560–809Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane CAI - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
45h$376–1,071
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Néma Airport (EMN) 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 37h 20m and costs $360 - $1,200.
The distance between Cairo and Timbuktu is 4812 km. The road distance is 4898.2 km.
It takes approximately 37h 20m to get from Cairo to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind Cairo. It is currently 3:10 PM in Cairo and 1:10 PM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Timbuktu is 4898 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 line 3 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 Néma Airport (EMN), 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 Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Gao International Airport via Abidjan, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,000
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Néma Airport via Algiers, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Néma Airport via Istanbul, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Néma Airport via Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
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