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There are currently no direct flights between Cotonou and Bamako. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 2% price drop
April
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Top layover airports
Lome (LFW)
Cheapest • Avg $939 (round-trip)
Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ)
Shortest trip • 6h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cotonou to Bamako (COO-BKO)

 
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COO  Cotonou-BKO Bamako
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BKO  Bamako-COO Cotonou
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cotonou to Bamako flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Cotonou to Bamako with more confidence.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Cotonou to Bamako?

Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and Lome (LFW) are the most popular layovers for the Cotonou to Bamako route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ABJ or LFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Cotonou to Bamako?

Flights via Lome (LFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $939. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Which route, including a layover, takes the shortest amount of time from Cotonou to Bamako?

Lome (LFW) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Cotonou to Bamako at 4h 36m one-way, 2h 16m longer than the 2h 20m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cotonou to Bamako which airport offers the shortest layover?

Lome (LFW) had the shortest average connection time for Cotonou to Bamako layovers at 189 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Key details for Cotonou to Bamako flights

Low season

February
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.

When to book flights from Cotonou to Bamako

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cotonou to Bamako based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cotonou to Bamako flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What airlines are available from Cotonou to Bamako?

    Only Corsair operates flights between Cotonou and Bamako.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cotonou to Bamako?

    Flights from Cotonou to Bamako usually depart from Cotonou (COO) and arrive at Bamako (BKO).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cotonou to Bamako?

    The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cotonou to Bamako pass through?

    Connecting flights from Cotonou to Bamako most commonly pass through:

    • Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Lome (LFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cotonou to Bamako?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Cotonou to Bamako route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $891 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,105, a difference of $214. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Cotonou to Bamako?

    A nonstop flight from Cotonou to Bamako takes 2h 20m, covering 823 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cotonou to Bamako?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 11:30 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 11:30 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 20m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cotonou to Bamako?

    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.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cotonou to Bamako?

    Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 36m, compared with 6h 43m via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ).

  • What is the time difference between Cotonou and Bamako?

    Bamako is 1 hour behind Cotonou (Greenwich Mean Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cotonou to Bamako flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cotonou to Bamako range from $903 to $1,041, with an average of $927 over the past 12 months. Anything below $903 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Cotonou to Bamako flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $891 - about $214 less than Wednesday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cotonou to Bamako trip for December. Fares historically average $910 round-trip in that month - typically $199 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Cotonou to Bamako?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cotonou Airport to Bamako Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Cotonou to Bamako

Thursday

Corsair

Corsair

Sunday

Corsair

Corsair

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Direct returns

Bamako to Cotonou

Monday

Corsair

Corsair

Tuesday

Corsair

Corsair

Friday

Corsair

Corsair

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Cotonou (COO)
Bamako (BKO)