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3 airlines operate flights between Bamako and Abidjan. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Côte d’Ivoire
• Mauritania Airlines
• Tunisair

Flights from Bamako to Abidjan usually depart from Bamako (BKO) and arrive at Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Côte d’Ivoire: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Mali: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Tunisair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bamako to Abidjan:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $496 round-trip via Conakry (CKY), compared to $554 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $78–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-400 variants.

Connecting flights from Bamako to Abidjan most commonly pass through:

• Conakry (CKY) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Lome (LFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Bamako to Abidjan route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $510 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $591, a difference of $81. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bamako to Abidjan flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bamako to Abidjan:

• Earliest: departs at 9:50 am and lands at 11:29 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:34 am.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $559. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Bamako to Abidjan takes 1h 39m, covering 572 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $549 to $2,907. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bamako to Abidjan are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $382, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Conakry (CKY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 6h 44m via Lome (LFW).

Round-trip flights from Bamako to Abidjan range from $474 to $631, with an average of $559 over the past 12 months. Anything below $474 counts as a good deal.