There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly from Sydney International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mopti Airport (MZI)SYD - MZI
- Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktu
3d 6h$862–1,765Drive to Orange Airport, fly, drive
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAG
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Mopti Airport (MZI)OAG - MZI
- Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktu
3d 13h$1,132–2,396
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mopti Airport (MZI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $850 - $1,800 and takes 3 days 6h.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 3 days 6h and costs $850 - $1,800.
The distance between Sydney and Timbuktu is 17624 km.
It takes approximately 3 days 6h to get from Sydney to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 11h behind Sydney. It is currently 2:58 AM in Sydney and 3:58 PM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Sydney to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive to Orange-Airport-OAG airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.
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- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mopti Airport via Singapore Changi, Addis Ababa, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mopti Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Addis Ababa, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 9h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Mopti Airport via Sydney International Airport, Singapore Changi, Addis Ababa, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 11h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,200
Flights from Orange Airport to Mopti Airport via Brisbane, Singapore Changi, Addis Ababa, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 12h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,200
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