Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO): what you need to know
Bamako's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Manchester.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAN to BKO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAN and BKO include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
R 6,473 is the lowest price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 12,947. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MAN to BKO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Manchester Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAN to BKO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights taking off from Manchester Airport land at their destination on time.
Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MAN:
Arriving at Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
Hop off your Manchester Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a handy option that's not too far from BKO, make your way to Le Baobab.
Grab a Bamako-Senou International Airport rental car and explore corners of Bamako that are off the usual tourist route. You can book your wheels with Europcar.
Reserving your ride from Bamako-Senou International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to central Bamako
Bamako-Senou International Airport to the centre of Bamako has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Bamako in February.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bamako, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to BKO in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF) then.
Explore more of Mali
Bamako is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mali you should also see. Around 290 kilometres south-east of Bamako, a trip to Sikasso will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Centre de Recherche pour la Sauvegarde et la Promotion de la Culture Senoufo, La maison du Tata and Musée Régional de Sikasso.
Mopti is another favourite destination in Mali and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Bamako. No trip is complete without experiencing Centre D'architecture en Terre, Mopti and Tongorongo.
