How to find cheap flights to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport is R 13,200. A round-trip plane ticket to BKO right now is R 22,786.
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Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Bamako, where Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines tend to offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Search for plane tickets to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport that have one stop or more. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Bamako
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Bamako in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to BKO that fits your plans and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to BKO. It's an ideal time to see Bamako at its busiest and best.
Travel in March if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Bamako are generally more affordable.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. Bamako is warmest in April, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January is the driest month in Bamako. Forget the raincoat and enjoy mostly clear skies.
The wettest time of year is August. Travel then and you can expect to get around 20 days of rainfall.
Flying to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO): What you need to know
Get to Bamako without any stops. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport:
If you want to jet off with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your BKO plane ticket with Ethiopian Airlines. Up to 80% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule.
When you arrive at BKO, you'll be in the UTC+0 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to BKO. Book a room at one of these hotels near Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Flights departing from Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 71% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport is located in Bamako, Bamako, Mali.
Getting to central Bamako from Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
The distance from BKO to central Bamako is about 14 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to BKO, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 45 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Bamako, book a room at one of these top hotels:
Bamako highlights
Hop off your flight to Bamako and head straight for these must-see attractions:
Mosquée: Located around 6 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Mosquée: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 10 kilometres northeast of the heart of Bamako.
How to get to Koulikoro from Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
Headed to the nearby city of Koulikoro? It's about 64 kilometres from BKO. Give yourself around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to Kangaba
If Kangaba is your chosen stop, it's around 88 kilometres from Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport.
The drive time to Kangaba is roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Explore more of Mali
Up for more adventures? Sikasso will add something special to your trip to Mali. It's around 290 kilometres southeast of Bamako and features La maison du Tata, Musée Régional de Sikasso and Centre de Recherche pour la Sauvegarde et la Promotion de la Culture Senoufo.
Or head for Segou, roughly 209 kilometres northeast of Bamako. Grande Mosquée de Ségou, Bitòn Coulibaly and Village artisanal are just the start of reasons to go.
