Cheap flights to Bamako
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 895,763 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
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 £0 while a return flight costs £0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
The best time to visit Bamako and find cheaper flights is from October to February. From April temperatures begin to soar and when the rains come from July to September the malaria carrying mosquitoes are at their worst. The mainly unpaved roads will be dusty in the dry season and muddy during the rains. The town is the finishing line for the gruelling Trans-Saharan rally, which starts in Budapest. Hundreds of rally cars and motorcycles will arrive in the city on the last Saturday of January. Also, the Dakar Rally often passes through Bamako.
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 | 24 - 31 °C |
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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 31.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).
When is the best time to book a flight to Bamako?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Bamako. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Bamako. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Bamako?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Bamako. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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 18 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Bamako, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
Bamako overview
Bamako, or ‘Crocodile River’ in the local dialect, is the capital of Mali, a landlocked country in western Africa. The town sits either side of the River Niger. The people of Bamako live their lives mainly on the streets and you will find it a colourful and noisy place both day and night. When the Scottish explorer, Mungo Park, reached Bamako in 1806 it was only a small riverside fishing village, but it developed rapidly with French colonisation in the late 19th century. The old area, to the north of the Niger, is a precisely laid out colonial town with public areas and green spaces. The Musee National is only a small museum, but exhibits some wonderful ethnographic artefacts such as wooden masks, old textiles and marionettes. You won’t find any English language labels, but English speaking guides can be booked. Few tourists venture as far as the Marche de Medina, but if you do, you will really feel that you have arrived in Mali, shoppers come here to buy second hand clothes, get their hair elaborately braided or their hands and feet decorated with henna. Shop in the market for traditional handicrafts to take home with you, such as wood carvings, jewellery, leather goods and musical instruments. The stall holders will expect you to bargain over prices. When you want to escape from roads crowded with motorbikes and street traders find the quiet places and beautiful gardens set along the river banks. The area is generally very flat, but two hills rise just outside the city. On the Hill of Hope is the newly refurbished zoo providing a haven from the crowded city. Opposite is the Hill of Power with its gleaming white presidential palace at the top. In the evenings enjoy the live music you will find everywhere and sample local Malian dishes such as poulet au coco, couscous and ragout.
Getting around Bamako
Taxis are the most efficient way of getting around Bamako, these are either cars or motorcycles. Negotiate a price upfront as they do not carry meters. There are also green minibuses which operate on set routes. Boat trips on the Niger or Bani Rivers can be organised for you by the tourist office.
Getting from the Airport to the City
Senou International Airport (BKO) is 9 miles (15 km) from Bamako. Apart from renting a car the only transport link is by private taxi which will take about 40 minutes. Confirm a price before you start your journey but, strangely enough, the return journey to the airport is generally cheaper.