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Cheapest round-trip
$878
Typical prices: $1,119-$1,751
Ethiopian Air
Sat 1/20Fri 2/2
JFK - BKO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$594
Typical prices: $644-$965
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Thu 9/27
IAD - BKO • 2 stops
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Bamako

Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 pm - 5:25 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
15h 30m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:10 pm - 6:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
$878Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Mar 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 pm - 5:25 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
15h 30m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:10 pm - 6:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
$878Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 pm - 5:25 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
15h 30m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:10 pm - 6:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
$878Ethiopian Air
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 21
Air Côte d’Ivoire Logo
8:55 pm - 5:25 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
15h 30m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Air Côte d’Ivoire Logo
9:50 am - 6:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 05m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
$895Air Côte d’Ivoire
Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 5:25 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
15h 30m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 6:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
$897Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 5:25 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
15h 30m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 6:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
$897Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Sat, Feb 27
Royal Air Maroc Logo
8:00 pm - 6:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
17h 40m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
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7:40 pm - 5:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 15m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
$940Royal Air Maroc
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Feb 26
Royal Air Maroc Logo
8:00 pm - 6:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
17h 40m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
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7:40 pm - 5:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 15m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
$940Royal Air Maroc
Sat, Dec 26 - Sat, Jan 16
Air Côte d’Ivoire Logo
8:55 pm - 8:40 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
30h 45m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Air Côte d’Ivoire Logo
10:40 am - 6:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 15m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
$1,514Air Côte d’Ivoire
Sat, Dec 26 - Sat, Jan 16
Air Côte d’Ivoire Logo
8:55 pm - 8:40 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKO Bamako
30h 45m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Air Côte d’Ivoire Logo
10:40 am - 6:55 pmBKO  Bamako-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 15m1 stop Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
$1,515Air Côte d’Ivoire
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Bamako flights

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

What is the cheapest flight to Bamako?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bamako is the cheapest route at $878 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Bamako?

A round-trip flight to Bamako costs $1,359 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Pittsburgh average $971, while Los Angeles runs a bit higher at $1,295.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Bamako?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Bamako at $1,367 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $1,541.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bamako?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly to Bamako with an average price of $964 round-trip.
  • July ($1,532) and December ($1,497) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Bamako?

Night flights to Bamako are the cheapest at $1,352 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,864.

What is a good deal for flights to Bamako?

Flights under $1,119 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Bamako at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Pittsburgh $913
  • Washington, D.C. $1,072
  • New York $1,085
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When are flights to Bamako the cheapest?

Flights to Bamako are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Bamako

 
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Yulia Denisyuk

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Ethiopian Air

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for flights to Bamako

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$594
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Bamako

When to book flights to Bamako

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Your questions about flights to Bamako, answered

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

  • Is there private transportation available from the Bamako Airport to the city center?

    Yes, many local hotels offer complimentary or paid shuttles to and from the airport which can meet you just outside the main terminal. Private VIP transport services, such as minibuses, etc., also operate from the airport and can be found waiting just beyond the customs area of the arrivals hall. It is advised that such private transportation services be reserved in advance of your arrival at Bamako Airport.

  • What are the passport requirements for visiting Bamako?

    All United States nationals entering Mali through the Bamako International Airport will need to have a valid passport. Entry visas are also required and must be secured prior to arrival in the country. Unlike some other countries in the region, visas may not be secured upon arrival. A certification of vaccination against yellow fever is also required for entry to the country.

  • Can I rent a car at the Bamako International Airport?

    Yes, it is quick and easy to book a car rental from Europcar which will be available at the Bamako Airport once you arrive. A variety of models are available, and your vehicle can be collected right outside the main terminal after you have passed through customs and collected your luggage at the baggage claim area.

  • Is there parking available at the Bamako International Airport for my car?

    Yes, parking is available at the Bamako Airport, with nearly 1,000 parking spots dedicated to traveler vehicles. Use the center, west, or east parking lots to pay with a ticket. Generally speaking, parking tickets cost about $0.90 for the first two hours. It is important to remember that parking lot tickets must be validated at one of the four cash desks provided before departing the parking lot. After validation, ticket holders have up to 15min to leave the lot without additional charge.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Bamako?

    Royal Air Maroc operates the most flights from the United States to Bamako at 0 per week, while Ethiopian Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Bamako. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Bamako?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Bamako are from:
    • New York, from $878 round-trip

  • How do I know if a flight to Bamako is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Bamako is around $1,119 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Bamako?

    Last-minute fares to Bamako – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% above the average round-trip fare of $1,359.

Your guide to booking Bamako flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Bamako, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 33% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Bamako, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,119 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Bamako around January. Round-trip fares historically average $964 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $512 per round-trip. Evening flights to Bamako average $1,352 compared to $1,864 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bamako Airport (BKO) serves Mali’s capital region and is the only international airport for travelers flying into the country. Once at Bamako, travelers can easily connect to other domestic airports in the country, such as the nearby Nioro or Tingrela airports.
  • It is relatively easy to travel from the Bamako Airport to the city center by taking one of the official yellow taxis which wait outside the main terminal building. The ride to the center of town should cost about $10-14.
  • Lines begin forming quite early for checking in to flights, so it is advisable to arrive at the Bamako International Airport at least three to four hours before your scheduled departure time in order to check your bags and make it to the boarding area without rushing.
  • The public ADM buses provide a safe and air-conditioned shuttle between the Bamako International Airport and the nearby city center, typically three times per day. These buses pull right up to the main terminal and are easily recognizable.
  • Baggage storage (called “left luggage”) is available at the Bamako Airport. Simply inquire at the information desk in the main terminal for the “baggage maintenance” service.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Bamako

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bamako? 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
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4473 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.5Food
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Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

4.0 OkayBoris, Sep 2026
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Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

My first time in business class The in flt staff was outstanding in every aspect of service, the food was amazing, the business seat space made the 11 hour journey easy peazy

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Madrid, losing our Rental Car booking in Bologna taking alternative travel routes to get to our initial destination in Pizza by the 15th. We got the notification of the delay as we were traveling the 3 1/2 hours from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston Texas for the initial flight. The delays hauling luggage all over Milan‘s Central train station to catch trains to get to Pizza the same day resulting us arriving in Pizza at 2 AM leaving us no time to rest as there was a 9 o’clock checkout time the next morning. The first 72 hours of the trip with nothing but headache, a knee injury from the excessive walking and a delayed car rental replacement, which ended up costing significantly more.

We flew business class and it was impressive. So comfortable with delicious food and very attentive and polite staff. Will definitely fly Turkish airlines again.

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had to climb up stairs to enter into the plane with my bad leg. The plane sounds like an helicopter, you can hear it from inside the plane If you can change the air line or plane from Cote d'lvoire to LOS will be better Or better flight direct from JFK to Lagos Nigeria even if it will be limited days of the week

Since 12/12/25, all my 4 checked in bags are still missing. I have no clothes to wear and no entrance to my house because my house keys ate in one of the checked bags. Everything i have are in the bags. I've been going to the airport daily with no answer about my missing bags. I am going to sue Ethiopian airline. This is a disaster. They knew Cote'dviore airline doesn't have the capacity and still went into alliance with them. I've been wearing one clothing since i arrived in Nigeria last Friday. Total mess. I will never fly Ethiopian even if ticket is $1.

I really appreciated the fact that the flight was on time.. I unfortunetly noticed the bad atitude of certain crew members especially the "hotesses" . They were not as much as professional and also they did not respect the passengers.

1 Apart from an issue when my son & I were asked to step to the side while in process of boarding the plane because one of agents cut our boarding passes wrongly and gave us an incomplete portion of it. Fortunately we were allowed to get to our seat after they reviewed the boarding list… 2- We arrived in Abidjan on time at 10:00 pm . We were notified that we are going to be put on an Hotel (Onomo )because our layover was over 15 hrs.. We were finally picked up for the Hotel at midnight… The driver to the hotel was very nice and the hotel crew was very courteous… We were very grateful for the accommodation.

Better than US airlines. Food was adequate and tasty. Aircraft was clean and newly refurbished. Crew was professional and hospitable.

Better than expected. The aircraft was clean and the crew was professional and hospitable.

The plane was very small and hot. The air wasn’t working for the whole flight. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Poor. Crew members are not customer service friendly. They were slow and aren't helpful. The team in the actual airport seemed ok but actual flight crew didn't seem like they wanted to help at all or be there. Very disappointing experience. I wouldn't want to use this airline again if I needed to fly. The actual Abidjan airport was another fiasco in itself. Definitely will think twice before flying through that airport again.

Everything was perfect but they need to work on the drink I mean soda,the passengers surpose to be entitled to a can of soda not on cups with the amount of money we paid.They have to work on it.

Everything could have been better. One of my luggage didn’t arrive until after two days. The flight was delayed for over 30 mins. No proper communication from airport staff because they didn’t speak English. I regret ever transitioning at Abidjan. It was a terrible experience and will never use Ethiopian Airline also. In flight, water was dripping from the ceiling just above my seat area. It’s my worst flight experience so far. Thank you

We missed our connection and they put us in a hotel our luggage didn't get rerouted with us so we arrived with no luggage

The crew was friendly, 5/5 stars. The food was better than ok, 3.5/5 stars. The seats were tight, 3/5 stars. The entertainment was 2/5 stars because of lack of WiFi.

ldid not like the late departure did not like the late food service. Food should have been serve earlier ro allow more sleeping time. Did not like beeing interrupted just to show announcement about their duty free onboard Finally baggage did not make it to final destination and are still in casablanca.

My luggage was left behind in Miami. I wasn’t the only one. I couldn’t get a boarding pass from air Maroc but I got one from American Airlines for the air Maroc leg. I had the sense of getting in line with air Maroc boarding crew and showed them my AA boarding pass for air Maroc and I got a new one from them. There were several passengers filing missing bags reports in Casablanca so I assume there isn’t a good coordination between airlines. My AA bag ticket says Casablanca but it is from AA. I wasn’t the only one missing a bag.

I couldn’t find my boarding pass with the information provided by Underpricer. It took me several hours to find what the issue was. Finally I got the right code to get my boarding pass from American Airlines. Underpricer WhatsApp call center finally got it right. When I got to Casablanca my luggage was left in Miami. Not sure which airline fault it was if Air Maroc or AA. I filled out a report with Air Maroc

I would like to praise one of the stewards, Mohamed, who was swift and efficient to help me as I was not feeling well at some point during the flight.

Due to the operational delay with Southwest, I missed my connecting flight in New York. Southwest rebooked me with Turkish. Southwest paid for my accommodation in NY, but did not provide food at the hotel. I ended up spending 34 dollars on my dinner. Moreover, in Istanbul, where I transited, I had more than 10 hours of layover without access to the Turkish Lounge. I spent 117 USD to have access to the Yotel cabin for only 4 hours of rest and recuperation from jet lag. This was the most painful trip I have ever had in my life.

Improve food quality and clean the seat . Bathrooms not clean

I had pre booked gluten free as a meal preference. Nothing of that was considered during my flight. The attendant said he had no idea and would check but never returned with a response. I did not eat anything that flight and was super hungry

Stay away at all cost! Late boarding, late departure, inoperable seat controls and entertainment screens, very rude cabin crew,

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