How to find cheap flights to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
$2,635 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a return flight to Bamako-Senou International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BKO, the lowest fare is $1,927.
Skip the endless refreshing and stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to BKO go down, you'll get a notification.
To get cheap tickets to Bamako, where Bamako-Senou International Airport is located, book six months ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Bamako by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to view prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Bamako, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Bamako-Senou International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Bamako
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Bamako in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BKO.
Travel to Bamako in June if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BKO, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Bamako are typically more affordable.
With averages of between 24ºC and 41ºC, April is when Bamako is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC, January has the lowest temperatures.
Travelling to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO): what you need to know
Fly to Bamako without any detours. These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights to Bamako-Senou International Airport:
Get a good night's sleep soon after your flight to BKO at Le Baobab. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from Bamako-Senou International Airport.
Getting to central Bamako from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
The distance from BKO to central Bamako is about 14 kilometres.
If you're driving a car hire or ride-sharing after your flight to BKO, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
Enjoy everything Bamako has to offer from one of these top stays:
Bamako highlights
Parc national du Mali, Bamako
Put this toward the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Bamako-Senou International Airport. You'll find it around 2 kilometres west of the city centre.
Monument de l'Independance
Another sight you can't miss, this attraction is roughly 0.32 kilometres south-west of central Bamako.
Avenue de l'indépendance du Mali
Add this to your list next. Avenue de l'indépendance du Mali is around 2 kilometres north of the centre and is one more essential Bamako experience.
Complete your trip with a Bamako car hire
Pick from a selection of car rentals in Bamako and travel at your own speed. With one easy search, compare rates and score the best deal after securing your hotel and cheap flight to Bamako-Senou International Airport.