Flying from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO): what you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Bamako (where Bamako-Senou International Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to BKO, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to plan a flight from London to BKO with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and BKO include:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The distance from central London to LHR is about 31 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to BKO, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
Consider checking in to Résidence Gesam after your flight from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport. It's not too far from BKO and a comfortable option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to central Bamako
Bamako-Senou International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Bamako. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport is $709. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,408. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in flight tickets from London to BKO. You're more likely to land a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
Getting flight tickets from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bamako. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London to BKO for April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bamako to range from 24ºC to 41ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 35ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport.
More about Bamako
Start your Bamako trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Parc national du Mali, Bamako, Monument de l'Independance and Fantiss Kone are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Bamako itinerary.
Complete your Bamako trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from London to Bamako-Senou International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Browse our car rentals in Bamako and compare offers in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.