How to find cheap flights to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
Currently, ₹ 37,160 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Bamako-Senou International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to BKO for ₹ 97,357.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Bamako, where Bamako-Senou International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider range of departure options.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Bamako by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you browse fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Search for plane tickets to Bamako-Senou International Airport that have a stop or two. Connecting flights often offer better prices. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Bamako
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Bamako in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to BKO that suits your schedule and budget.
If you'd love to experience Bamako at its liveliest, lock in your flights to BKO for June. Going on holiday during high seasons generally means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
February is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Bamako then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Bamako is warmest in April, averaging between 24ºC and 41ºC.
Ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC, January sees the lowest temperatures.
January is your safest bet for clearer skies. This is the driest month in Bamako.
Rain is more common here during August, which gets around 22 days of wet weather.
Flying to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Bamako in a single hop. Take a direct flight to Bamako-Senou International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Ethiopian Airlines is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 80% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a smart pick when booking your BKO plane ticket.
You'll step off the plane in the UTC+0 timezone at BKO.
Le Baobab is a popular stay within an easy drive of Bamako-Senou International Airport. Rest up here after your flight to BKO.
Get your adventure underway sooner by booking a car hire in BKO. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar to explore corners of Bamako where buses and trains don't go.
Bamako-Senou International Airport has an on-time performance of 58%. This percentage measures how often departing flights from BKO complete their journey without delays.
Bamako-Senou International Airport is located in Bamako, Bamako, Mali.
Getting to central Bamako from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
BKO is about 14 kilometres from central Bamako.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to BKO.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Bamako:
Bamako highlights
Hop off your flight to Bamako and make your way to these popular attractions:
Monument de la Paix: Located around 3 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Mosque de Doumazana مسجد: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 8 kilometres north-east of the heart of Bamako.
How to get to Kangaba from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
Kicking things off in Kangaba? From BKO, it takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 105 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to Dialakorobougou
If Dialakorobougou is where you're going, it's around 13 kilometres from Bamako-Senou International Airport.
Explore more of Mali
There's a whole lot more of Mali ready to be uncovered. Around 290 kilometres south-east of Bamako, head for Sikasso. On the must-do list? Start with La maison du Tata, Catholic Mission and Musée Régional de Sikasso.
Koutiala is another popular destination in Mali and is roughly 274 kilometres east of Bamako. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Mission Catholique, Eglise Notre Dame d'Afrique, La Grande Mosquée and BRADIBO Koutiala.
Make room for new adventures in Segou. Roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Bamako, Grande Mosquée de Ségou, Bitòn Coulibaly and Village artisanal are a big part of the experience.