Direct flights from Bamako to Istanbul

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BKO

Senou International Airport

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Turkey

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

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Distance
2,968 miles  ·  (4,777 km)
Flight time
6 hours and 35 minutes
Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A330-300
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8

Bamako to Istanbul Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Bamako to Istanbul. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from BKO to IST, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

First BKO-IST flights start in October

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Istanbul

What is the best time to visit Istanbul?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Istanbul are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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Istanbul is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Bamako to Istanbul

Airline-specific flight schedules from Bamako to Istanbul

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Bamako BKO to Istanbul IST, which is Turkish Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Bamako to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
Turkish Airlines flights start in October
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Bamako to Istanbul Flights

Flights from BKO to IST are operated once a week. All flights depart at 02:10.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Bamako to Istanbul takes 6 hours and 35 minutes. The flight distance between Bamako and Istanbul is 2,968 miles (or 4,777 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

How many flights per week are there from BKO to IST?

There is 1 flight per week flying from Bamako to Istanbul (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Bamako to Istanbul?

6 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Bamako to Istanbul.

How far is Istanbul from Bamako?

The distance from Bamako to Istanbul is 2,968 miles (4,777 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from BKO airport to IST airport?

Turkish Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Bamako to Istanbul.

What alliances have direct flights from Bamako to Istanbul?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Bamako to Istanbul.

What classes are available from Bamako to Istanbul?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Bamako to Istanbul?

Aircraft types that fly from Bamako to Istanbul:

  • Airbus A330-300
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8

What is the earliest flight departing from Bamako to Istanbul?

The earliest flight departs at 02:10 from Bamako and arrives at 11:45 at Istanbul.

What is the latest flight available from Bamako to Istanbul?

The latest flight departs at 02:10 from Bamako and arrives at 11:45 at Istanbul.

Popular flights from Bamako via Istanbul

Non-stop flights from BKO to IST

2,968 miles (4,777 km)  ·  6h 35m

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