Flying from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 55 minutes.
Bamako is one hour behind Paris and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from ORY to BKO start at 12:55 — the earliest with Corsair. The last service of the day is at 13:55 with Corsair. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ORY to BKO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Corsair is your ticket to exploring Bamako (and maybe even some other great corners of Mali!). Browse the direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Corsair on this route.
Among carriers operating ORY to BKO flights, Corsair has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORY and BKO:
Mohamed V International Airport
Cotonou Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight is $621. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,029. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from ORY to BKO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORY to BKO.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport.
Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Of the departures from Paris Orly Airport, 75.56% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Paris to Paris Orly Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ORY? If you've booked an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
Consider staying at Le Baobab after arriving from your Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight. It's only a short drive from BKO and a handy option if you want to get some rest right away.
Go beyond Bamako and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Bamako-Senou International Airport rental car from Europcar.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bamako-Senou International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to central Bamako
Bamako-Senou International Airport to central Bamako has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Bamako in February.
The warmest month in Bamako is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from ORY to BKO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mali
You've seen Bamako, now it's time to explore other parts of Mali. Journey around 290 kilometres south-east to Sikasso to check off its top sights. From Centre de Recherche pour la Sauvegarde et la Promotion de la Culture Senoufo to La maison du Tata and Musée Régional de Sikasso, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Mali, consider Mopti, roughly 467 kilometres north-east of Bamako. Centre D'architecture en Terre, Mopti and Tongorongo are key highlights.