Direct flights from Istanbul to Bamako

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Istanbul

Turkey

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

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Bamako

Mali

Mali

BKO

Senou International Airport

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Distance
2,968 miles  ·  (4,777 km)
Flight time
7 hours and 25 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

Istanbul to Bamako Flight Schedule

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

First IST-BKO flights start in October

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

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Best time to visit Bamako

What is the best time to visit Bamako?

🌴  Tropical

Bamako is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Being located north of the equator, Bamako experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.

Airlines flying from Istanbul to Bamako

Airline-specific flight schedules from Istanbul to Bamako

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Istanbul IST to Bamako BKO, 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 Istanbul to Bamako

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

Flights from IST to BKO are operated once a week. Departure times vary between 20:15 - 20:35. The earliest flight departs at 20:15, the last flight departs at 20:35. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

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 Istanbul to Bamako takes 7 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Bamako is 2,968 miles (or 4,777 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Bamako?

There is 1 airport in Bamako: Senou International Airport (BKO).

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

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

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

7 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Bamako.

How far is Bamako from Istanbul?

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

What airlines fly nonstop from IST airport to BKO airport?

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

What alliances have direct flights from Istanbul to Bamako?

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

What classes are available from Istanbul to Bamako?

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

What aircraft types fly from Istanbul to Bamako?

Aircraft types that fly from Istanbul to Bamako:

  • Airbus A330-300
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8

What is the earliest flight departing from Istanbul to Bamako?

The earliest flight departs at 20:15 from Istanbul and arrives at 00:20 at Bamako.

What is the latest flight available from Istanbul to Bamako?

The latest flight departs at 20:35 from Istanbul and arrives at 01:00 at Bamako.

Non-stop flights from IST to BKO

2,968 miles (4,777 km)  ·  7h 25m

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