Flying from Washington DC to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO): What you need to know
Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport is located in Bamako. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to BKO, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
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71% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
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Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
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When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
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The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
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Getting from Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to central Bamako
Central Bamako is around 14 kilometres from Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport is $1,006. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,799. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to BKO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO). July is the busiest month to visit Bamako. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in March.
The warmest month in Bamako is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your Washington DC to BKO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bamako
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All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Mosquée, Grande Mosquée de l'hippodrome Babani Sissoko and Mosquée are attractions you won't want to skip in Bamako.
Explore more of Mali
You've visited Bamako, now it's time to discover more of Mali. Travel around 290 kilometres southeast to Sikasso to tick off its popular sights. From La maison du Tata to Musée Régional de Sikasso and Centre de Recherche pour la Sauvegarde et la Promotion de la Culture Senoufo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.