Non-stop flights to Bamako (BKO)
Senou International Airport is the largest airport in Mali. It is Mali's main international airport. In total there are 16 airports around the world that have direct flights to Bamako, spread around 13 cities in 12 countries. Currently, there are 4 domestic flights to Bamako.
Bamako is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Bamako Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Bamako Best time to visit Bamako Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 176 flights arriving at Bamako Airport, which are 42 flights per week or 6 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Bamako are routes from Abidjan (ABJ) in Côte d’Ivoire and Dakar (DSS) in Senegal. These two routes together are operated 60 times this month, and make up for 34% of all monthly arrivals at Senou International Airport.
The longest flight to Bamako BKO is departing from Addis Ababa (ADD). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and covers a distance of 3,177 miles (5,113 km).
List of all direct flights to Bamako
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Bamako, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Bamako.
Airlines flying to Bamako
Currently, there are 11 airlines that fly to Bamako. Most flights to Bamako are operated by Sky Mali, as they connect 5 airports to BKO. That’s around 3 times as much as Turkish Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Bamako. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all BKO flights:
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.
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.
Long-Haul Flights to Bamako
Explore all long-haul flights to Bamako with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Bamako
There are 16 airports that have flights to Bamako in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BKO are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Bamako
The only intercontinental flights to Senou International Airport (BKO) are from Europe and the Middle-East, as of March 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Bamako
Corsair is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Europe to Bamako. They fly year-round from Paris (Orly) (ORY).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Bamako
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Bamako. They fly seasonal from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Bamako
Flights from Benin to Bamako
Cotonou is the only city in Benin with direct flights to Bamako. From Cotonou, direct flights are offered by Corsair.
All flights from Benin
Flights from Burkina Faso to Bamako
In Burkina Faso, the only airport that has a direct connection to Bamako is Ouagadougou. From Ouagadougou, you can fly non-stop with Air Burkina or Air Senegal.
All flights from Burkina Faso
Flights from Côte d’Ivoire to Bamako
There is 1 airport in Côte d’Ivoire that has a direct connection to Bamako, which is Abidjan. From Abidjan, direct flights are offered by Air Cote D'Ivoire, Sky Mali and Tunisair.
All flights from Côte d’Ivoire
Flights from Ethiopia to Bamako
In Ethiopia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Bamako is Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Ethiopia
Flights from France to Bamako
Paris (Orly) is the only city in France with direct flights to Bamako. From Paris (Orly), direct flights are offered by Corsair.
All flights from France
Flights from Guinea to Bamako
There is 1 airport in Guinea that has a direct connection to Bamako, which is Conakry. From Conakry, you can fly non-stop with Air Cote D'Ivoire or ASKY Airlines.
All flights from Guinea
Flights from Mauritania to Bamako
Nouakchott is the only city in Mauritania with direct flights to Bamako. From Nouakchott, direct flights are offered by Mauritania Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
All flights from Mauritania
Flights from Morocco to Bamako
In Morocco, the only airport that has a direct connection to Bamako is Casablanca. From Casablanca, direct flights are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
All flights from Morocco
Flights from Niger to Bamako
There is 1 airport in Niger that has a direct connection to Bamako, which is Niamey. From Niamey, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from Niger
Flights from Senegal to Bamako
In Senegal, the only airport that has a direct connection to Bamako is Dakar. From Dakar, you can fly non-stop with Air Senegal or Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Senegal
Flights from Togo to Bamako
Lomé is the only city in Togo with direct flights to Bamako. From Lomé, direct flights are offered by ASKY Airlines.
All flights from Togo
Flights from Turkey to Bamako
There is 1 airport in Turkey that has a direct connection to Bamako, which is Istanbul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in February.
All flights from Turkey
Domestic flights to Bamako
Flights from Mali to Bamako
There are 4 airports in Mali that have non-stop domestic flights to Bamako.
From Gao, Kayes, Mopti and Timbuktu, all direct flights to Bamako are operated by Sky Mali.
All flights from Mali
Alternative airports near Bamako
Unfortunately, there are no alternative airports to Bamako (BKO) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Bamako?
There is 1 airport in Bamako: Senou International Airport (BKO).
What is the best airport to fly into Bamako?
The most convenient airport to fly into Bamako is Senou International Airport (BKO).
How many airlines fly to Bamako?
There are 11 airlines flying to Bamako from 16 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Bamako?
Sky Mali, Turkish Airlines and ASKY Airlines operate most flights to Bamako. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Bamako?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Bamako.
How many nonstop flights are there to Bamako?
There are roughly 176 flights arriving at Bamako every month (or 42 flights each week), from a total of 16 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Bamako Airport?
The official name of Bamako Airport is Senou International Airport.
What is the airport code of Bamako Airport?
The airport code of Bamako Airport is BKO.
What are the most popular flights to Bamako?
Abidjan, Dakar and Addis Ababa are the 3 most popular routes to Bamako. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Bamako, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Bamako?
| Abidjan to Bamako | 1h 35m |
| Dakar to Bamako | 1h 50m |
| Addis Ababa to Bamako | 7h |
| Casablanca to Bamako | 3h 15m |
| Conakry to Bamako | 1h 30m |
