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How to get fromManila to Timbuktuby plane, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Timbuktu by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeMNL - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    2d 11h
    $517–1,698

  2. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeMNL - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    2d 13h
    $497–1,673

  3. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)planeMNL - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
    3d 1h
    $542–1,653

  4. Taxi to Cauayan, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Trinoma to Cauayan-Airport-CYZtaxi
    2. Fly from Cauayan (CYZ) to Mopti Airport (MZI)planeCYZ - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
    3d 12h
    $741–2,257

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration42h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$457Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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