Cheap flights to Bamako, Mali from $669

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BOS — BKO
May 20 — May 271

Flights to Bamako in 2024

Find the latest flights to Bamako in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,148

Round-trip from

$819

One-way from

$669
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From New York to Bamako
One-way flight from New York to Bamako (BKO)

Cheap flights to Bamako in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Bamako in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.
The lowest-priced flights departing to Bamako in May and June 2024 can be found below. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Wed 6/198:45 pmJFK - BKO
1 stop24h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Wed 9/182:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop20h 40mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/14$1,147
Sun 6/301:30 amJFK - BKO
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/99:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,158
Mon 6/178:45 pmJFK - BKO
1 stop24h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Sun 7/147:50 pmBKO - JFK
1 stop18h 00mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/14$1,161
Mon 5/2711:50 amJFK - BKO
1 stop33h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Sun 3/161:55 amBKO - JFK
1 stop21h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/15$1,171
Thu 6/612:30 amJFK - BKO
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/99:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,173
Sun 6/301:30 amJFK - BKO
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/99:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,174
Mon 6/311:50 amJFK - BKO
1 stop33h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Thu 6/206:20 pmBKO - JFK
1 stop28h 25mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/15$1,195
Wed 6/1911:50 amJFK - BKO
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/189:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,205
Tue 6/412:30 amJFK - BKO
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/189:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,208

Bamako 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Bamako in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data were last updated on May 15, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Bamako in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 9/208:45 pmJFK - BKO
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/189:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$819
Tue 11/128:15 pmJFK - BKO
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Air Maroc
Mon 12/91:55 amBKO - JFK
1 stop21h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/15$837
Tue 10/158:45 pmJFK - BKO
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/191:55 amBKO - JFK
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$854
Tue 9/178:45 pmJFK - BKO
1 stop24h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Tue 12/171:55 amBKO - JFK
1 stop21h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/15$855
Mon 12/212:35 amEWR - BKO
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/232:00 amBKO - EWR
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$858
Tue 9/178:45 pmJFK - BKO
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/189:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$858
Mon 9/1612:25 amEWR - BKO
1 stop19h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/172:00 amBKO - EWR
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$875
Mon 9/1612:20 amJFK - BKO
1 stop20h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/172:00 amBKO - JFK
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$875
Sun 9/1510:00 pmJFK - BKO
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/1610:40 amBKO - JFK
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$883

Flights to Bamako departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Bamako, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Bamako, consider booking one of these fares. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Sat 5/2511:50 amJFK - BKO
1 stop33h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Fri 6/142:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop20h 40mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/14$1,347
Sat 5/2511:50 amJFK - BKO
1 stop33h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Thu 6/132:05 amBKO - JFK
1 stop20h 40mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/14$1,354
Wed 5/2210:00 pmJFK - BKO
1 stop12h 55mAir Côte d’Ivoire
Sun 6/165:00 pmBKO - JFK
1 stop31h 00mAir Côte d’Ivoire
Deal found 5/14$1,359
Wed 5/2210:00 pmJFK - BKO
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/299:50 amBKO - JFK
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,360
Sat 5/257:25 pmJFK - BKO
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/241:30 amBKO - JFK
1 stop37h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,363
Thu 5/231:30 amJFK - BKO
1 stop14h 15mAir Senegal
Wed 6/128:45 pmBKO - JFK
1 stop16h 15mAir Senegal
Deal found 5/14$1,380
Wed 5/2210:00 pmJFK - BKO
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1411:40 pmBKO - JFK
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,382
Sat 5/2511:50 amJFK - BKO
1 stop33h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Fri 2/281:55 amBKO - JFK
1 stop21h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/14$1,385
Sat 5/2512:05 amEWR - BKO
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/131:30 amBKO - EWR
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,396

One-way flights to Bamako

Explore one-way flight options to Bamako for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Bamako, check out these fares. Book a round-trip flight to Bamako instead by using the search form above.
Thu 7/1111:55 pmJFK - BKO
3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$669
Fri 7/121:30 amJFK - BKO
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$682
Sat 7/2011:50 amJFK - BKO
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$684
Tue 7/911:55 pmJFK - BKO
3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$693
Sun 7/71:30 amJFK - BKO
3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$700
Mon 7/812:30 amJFK - BKO
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$701
Mon 7/81:30 amJFK - BKO
3 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$707
Mon 5/2011:14 amJFK - BKO
3 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$714
Mon 5/204:05 pmJFK - BKO
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$720

Find flights to Bamako within your budget

Locate flights to Bamako that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.

Fly from

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Budget

$819 - $1,388

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Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlBamako

JFK - BKO

JFKBKO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/20

2 stops38h 55m

Bamako

Wed 12/18

1 stop28h 55m

$819

New York John F Kennedy IntlBamako

JFK - BKO

JFKBKO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/15

2 stops38h 55m

Bamako

Sun 1/19

1 stop21h 20m

$854

New York John F Kennedy IntlBamako

JFK - BKO

JFKBKO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/17

1 stop24h 20m

Bamako

Tue 12/17

1 stop21h 20m

$855

NewarkBamako

EWR - BKO

EWRBKO

Newark

Mon 9/16

1 stop19h 55m

Bamako

Tue 12/17

1 stop25h 40m

$875

New York John F Kennedy IntlBamako

JFK - BKO

JFKBKO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/15

1 stop12h 55m

Bamako

Sun 12/15

1 stop13h 15m

$883

New York John F Kennedy IntlBamako

JFK - BKO

JFKBKO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/11

1 stop14h 55m

Bamako

Tue 12/10

2 stops20h 30m

$1,089

New York John F Kennedy IntlBamako

JFK - BKO

JFKBKO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/11

1 stop14h 55m

Bamako

Tue 12/10

3 stops24h 36m

$1,090

New York John F Kennedy IntlBamako

JFK - BKO

JFKBKO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/26

1 stop33h 15m

Bamako

Wed 6/12

1 stop16h 15m

$1,380

New York John F Kennedy IntlBamako

JFK - BKO

JFKBKO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/18

1 stop12h 55m

Bamako

Tue 12/17

1 stop30h 45m

$1,388

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Average price of flights to Bamako by month

Plan your trip to Bamako by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Bamako is currently $697 while a round-trip flight costs $1,026. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Bamako (average of $861). Flying to Bamako in July will prove the most costly (average of $1,561). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$887

February

$908

March

$861

April

$993

May

$1,083

June

$1,430

July

$1,561

August

$1,208

September

$1,184

October

$1,003

November

$934

December

$1,191

Temperature and rainfall in Bamako by month

Plan your trip to Bamako by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKO

Temperature

75.2 - 87.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bamako, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 87.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Bamako?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Bamako. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Bamako, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Bamako?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Bamako. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Bamako should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Bamako

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bamako. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bamako. Reviews last updated May 15, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Bamako, see what other customers have to say about Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.6
Good
1,767 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.4
Good
3,708 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.4
Good
694 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.4
Good
783 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali, is served by Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO). This airport is the main gateway for international and domestic flights to and from Bamako. While Modibo Keita International Airport is the primary airport serving Bamako, there are a few other airports in Mali. For example, you can also choose to fly into Timbuktu Airport (TOM), which is located in Timbuktu, to the north of Bamako. It primarily serves the Timbuktu region.

Once you have landed at Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), you can always opt to book a car in order to easily move throughout the area. There are a few local and international car rental companies that can be found in the primary terminal, not far from where Arrivals are located. Some of the companies that have offices there include Avis and Europcar. They all keep their respective fleets directly on airport property.

U.S. citizens traveling to Mali for tourism or business purposes are required to obtain a visa before entering the country. Reach out to the Embassy of Mali or the nearest Malian consulate in the United States to inquire about the specific visa application process. Complete the visa application form provided by the embassy or consulate. You may be able to download the form from the official website. Gather all required supporting documents, which may include a valid passport, passport-sized photos, flight itinerary, hotel reservation, and proof of funds.

  • What should I pack for a flight to Bamako?

    When packing for a trip to Bamako, Mali, consider the climate, cultural norms, and the specific activities you plan to undertake. Due to the warm climate, pack lightweight and breathable fabrics, such as cotton and linen. Respect local customs by packing modest clothing, especially if you plan to visit religious sites. Long sleeves and long pants or skirts may be appropriate. Bring comfortable shoes suitable for walking, as you may explore outdoor markets and attractions. A light rain jacket or poncho may be useful, especially during the rainy season. Due to the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses, pack insect repellent with DEET.

  • What are some things to do in Bamako?

    Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali, offers a mix of cultural, historical, and recreational attractions. Explore the National Museum of Mali, which houses a diverse collection of artifacts and exhibits related to Mali's cultural heritage. Visit the Bamako Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in West Africa, known for its impressive architecture. Hike or drive to Point G Hill for panoramic views of Bamako and the Niger River. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Marché de Medina, a bustling market where you can shop for traditional crafts, textiles, and local produce. Visit the Musée de Bamako, an art and ethnographic museum that showcases contemporary and traditional Malian art. Admire the Independence Monument, a significant landmark in Bamako commemorating Mali's independence from French colonial rule.

  • Can I take public transit from Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to Bamako?

    Public transit options directly from Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to the city center of Bamako are limited. However, there are alternative transportation options you can consider. Taxis are a common and convenient mode of transportation from the airport to Bamako. You can find taxis outside the airport terminal, and it's advisable to negotiate the fare before starting the journey. Some hotels and accommodations in Bamako may offer airport shuttle services for their guests. Check with your hotel in advance to inquire about shuttle options. Car rental services are available at the airport, providing the flexibility to explore Bamako and its surroundings at your own pace and easily transport luggage.

  • What does BKO mean?

    BKO is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A BKO flight refers to a flight to Bamako Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bamako?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Bamako (BKO) if they wish to fly to Bamako. The Bamako airport is 7.8 mi from the city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bamako if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bamako on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bamako?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air France is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bamako.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bamako?

    Bamako Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bamako. One-way flights to Bamako Airport typically cost $138, while round-trip flights cost around $358.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Bamako?

    A round-trip flight to Bamako will typically cost around $358, however they can be found for as little as $358.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bamako depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bamako, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Bamako Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bamako Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bamako Airport?

    Yes. Bamako Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sak Furnished Apartment is the closest property to Bamako Airport (0.0 mi away from Bamako Airport).

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