Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO): what you need to know
Bamako's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your LHR to BKO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and BKO include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight is 387 €. A round-trip fare is currently 832 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to BKO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to BKO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
Step off your London Heathrow Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a convenient option a short journey from BKO, consider Le Baobab.
Set your own pace with a Bamako-Senou International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar to explore beyond Bamako's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Bamako-Senou International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to central Bamako
Bamako-Senou International Airport to the centre of Bamako has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bamako. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Bamako is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR 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 discovered after you've experienced Bamako. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Centre de Recherche pour la Sauvegarde et la Promotion de la Culture Senoufo, La maison du Tata and Musée Régional de Sikasso.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bamako, Mopti is another favourite stop in Mali. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Centre D'architecture en Terre, Mopti and Tongorongo.