There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)PER - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktu
3d 22h$798–1,773Fly to Néma Airport, drive
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Néma Airport (EMN)PER - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktu
7d 12h$868–3,198Fly to Mopti Airport, drive
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mopti Airport (MZI)PER - MZI
- Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktu
3d 1h$903–1,953
Perth Airport (PER) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 3 days 22h.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 3 days 1h and costs $900 - $2,000.
The distance between Perth and Timbuktu is 13813 km.
It takes approximately 3 days 22h to get from Perth to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 8h behind Perth. It is currently 11:39 PM in Perth and 3:39 PM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Perth to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.
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- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Gao International Airport via Singapore Changi, Addis Ababa, Niamey
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,700
Flights from Perth Airport to Mopti Airport via Singapore Changi, Addis Ababa, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,800
Flights from Perth Airport to Mopti Airport via Dubai, Conakry, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,700
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Perth Airport to Néma Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 6d 20h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,100
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