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Find cheap flights from Bamako to Dakar from $183

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Bamako to Dakar departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Bamako to Dakar (BKO-DSS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Bamako to Dakar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:30 pm - 7:15 pmBKO-DSS
1h 45mnonstop
9:00 am - 10:40 amDSS-BKO
1h 40mnonstop
$387Transair
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 15
9:05 pm - 10:40 pmBKO-DSS
1h 35mnonstop
9:00 am - 10:40 amDSS-BKO
1h 40mnonstop
Thu, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 9
8:45 pm - 10:30 pmBKO-DSS
1h 45mnonstop
1:00 pm - 2:45 pmDSS-BKO
1h 45mnonstop
$448Air Senegal
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Fri, May 24 - Tue, May 28
8:45 pm - 10:30 pmBKO-DSS
1h 45mnonstop
1:00 pm - 2:45 pmDSS-BKO
1h 45mnonstop
$449Air Senegal
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
4:00 pm - 9:25 pmBKO-DSS
5h 25m1 stop
9:00 am - 10:40 amDSS-BKO
1h 40mnonstop
Thu, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 9
4:00 pm - 3:30 pmBKO-DSS
23h 30m1 stop
4:20 pm - 2:55 pmDSS-BKO
22h 35m1 stop
$493Air Côte d’Ivoire
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Thu, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 9
5:00 pm - 3:30 pmBKO-DSS
22h 30m1 stop
4:20 pm - 2:55 pmDSS-BKO
22h 35m1 stop
$505Air Côte d’Ivoire
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 15
11:40 pm - 9:55 amBKO-DSS
10h 15m1 stop
9:40 am - 11:10 amDSS-BKO
1h 30mnonstop
$576Mauritania Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Tue, May 28
3:40 pm - 5:40 pmBKO-DSS
2h 00mnonstop
8:00 am - 10:00 amDSS-BKO
2h 00mnonstop
$652Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jul 15 - Sun, Jul 28
3:40 pm - 5:40 pmBKO-DSS
2h 00mnonstop
8:00 am - 10:00 amDSS-BKO
2h 00mnonstop
$708Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 22

Flights from Bamako to Dakar - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bamako to Dakar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bamako to Dakar?

The average price of all flights from Bamako to Dakar clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Bamako to Dakar, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Bamako, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bamako to Dakar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Bamako to Dakar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Bamako to Dakar is February, where tickets cost $404 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and May, where the average cost of tickets is $454 and $448 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bamako to Dakar?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Bamako to Dakar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Bamako to Dakar, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Bamako to Dakar?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Dakar from Bamako were found on Transair ($183) and Mauritania Airlines ($194), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Transair ($387) and Air Senegal ($448).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Bamako and Dakar?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Bamako to Dakar.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Bamako to Dakar. They are: Air Burkina, Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air, Mauritania Airlines and Transair. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Transair at $190 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air Burkina.

How many flights are there between Bamako and Dakar per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Bamako and land in Dakar, with an average flight time of 1h 43m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Bamako and Dakar?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Bamako to Dakar take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Dakar from Bamako is typically 1h 35m. The journey crosses a distance of 630 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Bamako to Dakar?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Bamako at 9:05 am and will be landing in Dakar at 10:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Bamako to Dakar?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Bamako to Dakar jets off at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:40 pm.

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Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$183
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Bamako to Dakar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bamako to Dakar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Bamako to Dakar

  • How do I access the airport from upper Bamako?

    The airport is located in the downside region of the city. However, if you find yourself on the upper side of the town, taxis are available in the region. They take only 20 to 30min when there is traffic congestion. The Taxis will drop you off at terminal 1, where you can access all services and get help from staff.

  • Which documents are needed to board the flight from Bamako (BKO) to Dakar (DSS)?

    The flight is considered international. Since you are traveling between countries, a passport, boarding pass, and identification documents are needed. The passport should be updated and matching with your identification information. Lack of any of these official documents will result in denial of boarding the plane.

  • Does the airport allow for layover services while in Bamako?

    Bamako (BKO) has spacious lounges that can host people who stop over at Bamako for an early flight. Despite the class you are flying, the airport has lounges that are affordable. The two common lounges are the MT3A lounge which is at International terminal C and Salon Zira in terminal 7.

  • Can I smoke while at the BKO airport?

    No, the airport authorities does not allow for people to smoke inside the airport. However, there are designated places that a person can smoke in near terminal 3 and 5.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Bamako to Dakar?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Bamako to Dakar was $183 for a one-way ticket and $387 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Bamako and Dakar?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Dakar from Bamako.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bamako to Dakar?

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bamako to Dakar flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Bamako to Dakar?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Bamako and Dakar.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Bamako to Dakar?

    There are nonstop flights from Bamako to Dakar on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Bamako to Dakar, Ethiopian Air or Air Senegal?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Bamako to Dakar are Ethiopian Air and Air Senegal. With an average price for the route of $609 and an overall rating of 7.4, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Air Senegal is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $436 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bamako to Dakar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Bamako to Dakar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bamako to Dakar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dakar from Bamako is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Bamako to Dakar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dakar with an airline and back to Bamako with another airline. Booking your flights between Bamako and DSS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bamako to Dakar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dakar from Bamako up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from BKO to Dakar

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $194 or less one-way and $399 or less round-trip.
  • Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is home to several airlines in the country: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, The Pan African Airline (Asky) airline, and Royal Air Moroc. Therefore, the travelers fighting out of Bamako can access one of the many airlines from the airport.
  • You can use Bamako's meet and greet services during departure, arrival, or transit. The airport ensures that the traveler's experience is memorable through this service. The meet and greet service personnel takes you around the airport and ensures you are entertained and comfortable with the new environment. This helps you access terminals 7 and 8 without any interference or delay.
  • Travelers who have difficulty with their luggage at the Bamako airport can request assistance. The airport offers special assistance to impaired people. Through terminal 6, the travelers can get assistance with the passage, language, carriage, and airport navigation.
  • When you happen to arrive before your departure time and need a VIP experience, the BKO airport has a special package for your needs. The traveler can access the spacious and serene lounge through the luxurious package. At the international terminal, travelers can get relaxing services, music, access to the Internet, and space to make a business call. The VIP lounge which is located in terminal 5 has the finest amenities for all travelers to enjoy.
  • After a long trip to Dakar, you can have a rest in the restaurants or bars inside the airport. While at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS), you have the option of Le Petit Zinc and Le Tenere from the main hall or Le Touki from the boarding area. This resting areas are accessible 24/7.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Bamako to Dakar?

Find which airlines fly direct from Bamako to Blaise Diagne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Bamako to Dakar Blaise Diagne

Monday

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air

Tuesday

Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air

Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Air Burkina, Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Air Burkina, Air Senegal, +2 more

Thursday

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air, Mauritania Airlines

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Friday

Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air, Transair

Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Saturday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air, Mauritania Airlines, +1 more

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Dakar Blaise Diagne to Bamako

Monday

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air

Tuesday

Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air, Transair

Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Burkina, Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina, Air Senegal, +1 more

Thursday

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air, Mauritania Airlines, +1 more

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air, +2 more

Friday

Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air

Air Senegal, Ethiopian Air

Saturday

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air, Transair

Air Burkina, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, Mauritania Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Mauritania Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from Bamako to Dakar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Bamako to Dakar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bamako to Dakar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 794 reviews
7.4Boarding
7.0Food
7.3Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.7Crew
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The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

6.0 Goodirene, Apr 2024NSI - ADD
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The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

There were some things that were not maintained well on the plane. There were foot rests that didn’t elevate for myself and my son in law. The flight attendants were excellent. Boarding in Senegal was chaotic.

Everything could have been better. The food was bad, the service was bad, and the flight staff were not very friendly.

I had surgery on both of my legs in February 2022 and the flight was booked in March. The purpose of booking business class was to have an opportunity to stretch my legs due to the surgery. The flight going and coming was so difficult for me because the seats were broken, I have video and pictures of this horrible flight and a report from my surgeon regarding the this. It is unfortunate that I will have to get a lawyer to get a refund and sue this airline. I have sent them correspondence regarding the incident as well as the Better Business Bureau and they refuse to respond.

After paying for business class, we were given anything but business. They used a rented plan from China that had no inflight entertainment, the seats were broken and besides that, we had a 15-hour layover in Dakar. The same problems existed on the return flight. The flight from New York to Baltimore was the worst, the flight attendance decided to have a personal conversation and I am guessing that because there were only three passengers in business class, that they did not have to give the emergency announcement and proceeded to carry on their personal conversation during the entire flight. Worst travel experience of my life!

First time in my life that i had a 5hrs delay with no agent to give us any explanation...We had a very bad experience with Air Senegal...while Senegal is a nice country to visit but the Air Sénégal airline is very bad in customer service...

normal business seats with sufficient leg room. good food. no entertainment whatsoever

Very comfortable flat bed. Perfect for overnight sleeping. Interesting that a dozen wheel chairs were provided to the elderly that have been walking teh whole evening only for them to board eaely. Made a joke that HC408 stood fo handicapped.

Flat bed !!!! and even free wifi !!! offered in business class. Price was 50% of competition. I came from ABJ and price was the same. Had phantastic fresh ornage juice for breakfast. All flights over the atlantic are like that. The rechecking of luggage and waiting time to go in same plane to BWI was a bit of a pain. Might make more sense to continue travel directly in JFK. For example we arrived early at 6 am in JFK but continuation at 9am and security only opens at 7.30am

Le retard n'était pas conséquent, donc ça va. Le vol s'est déroulé comme tout autre vol.l'équipage était à l'écoute, la nourriture n'était pas bonne, très petite quantité, à la limite c'était du pain rassi, la cabine était à la limite sale. Je suggère une augmentation du prix du billet en espérant que le confort suivra.

Flight was reported three times. I spent 12 hours at the airport. There was no accommodations (hotel or food). I will never travel with air Burkina again

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Bamako to Dakar found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/19Sun
nonstopTransair
1h 45mBKO-DSS
$183
5/16Thu
nonstopMauritania Airlines
1h 35mBKO-DSS
$194
6/20Thu
1 stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 30mBKO-DSS
$259
6/25Tue
1 stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 30mBKO-DSS
$271
5/16Thu
nonstopAir Burkina
1h 40mBKO-DSS
$278
5/16Thu
1 stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 30mBKO-DSS
$279
5/12Sun
1 stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 30mBKO-DSS
$319
6/25Tue
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 00mBKO-DSS
$439
5/12Sun
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 00mBKO-DSS
$444
5/15Wed
1 stopRoyal Air Maroc
22h 50mBKO-DSS
$518

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Last minute flights from Bamako to Dakar

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Bamako to Dakar that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
nonstopTransair
1h 45mBKO-DSS
6/4Tue
nonstopTransair
1h 40mDSS-BKO
$403
5/5Sun
nonstop
1h 35mBKO-DSS
5/8Wed
nonstop
1h 45mDSS-BKO
$461
5/5Sun
nonstopMauritania Airlines
1h 35mBKO-DSS
5/8Wed
multi-stopMauritania Airlines
27h 30mDSS-BKO
$482
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 30mBKO-DSS
6/4Tue
multi-stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 35mDSS-BKO
$539
5/5Sun
nonstopAir Burkina
1h 40mBKO-DSS
5/20Mon
nonstopAir Burkina
1h 40mDSS-BKO
$548
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 30mBKO-DSS
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 20mDSS-BKO
$593
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 30mBKO-DSS
5/20Mon
multi-stopAir Côte d’Ivoire
22h 35mDSS-BKO
$605
5/8Wed
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 00mBKO-DSS
5/23Thu
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 00mDSS-BKO
$620
5/5Sun
nonstop
2h 00mBKO-DSS
5/20Mon
multi-stop
7h 45mDSS-BKO
$833
5/8Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
7h 05mBKO-DSS
5/23Thu
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 00mDSS-BKO
$858

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Bamako - Dakar Flights

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Bamako (BKO)Mali

Return flight deals:

Dakar - Bamako

Cabin classes:

$2,365
$1,197
$393

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