Travelling from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport.
Bamako's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Abidjan.
You can choose from 18 weekly Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Air Cote D'Ivoire is the earliest flight you can take. Tunisair operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
Your ABJ to BKO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can travel nonstop to Bamako, Mali. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport:
Air Côte dIvoire is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for ABJ to BKO flights is Tunisair.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ABJ and BKO:
Mohammed V Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Cotonou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
Currently, 239 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 509 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ABJ to BKO.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ABJ to BKO.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport.
Handy information about Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abidjan Airport, 60% of flights complete their journey on time.
Abidjan Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Abidjan. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ABJ? If you've booked an early flight from Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
If you're arriving on a late Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BKO:
Reserving your ride from Modibo Keita International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Bamako. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bamako is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your flights from Abidjan Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABJ to BKO in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF) then.
Explore more of Mali
Sikasso is just one of the many places in Mali waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bamako. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include La maison du Tata, Musée Régional de Sikasso and Centre de Recherche pour la Sauvegarde et la Promotion de la Culture Senoufo.
Have time for another stop? Set out for Mopti. It's roughly 467 kilometres north-east of Bamako and boasts highlights including Mosquée de Mopti and Centre D'architecture en Terre.