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✈️ Cheap flights to Mali
Compare fares to Mali from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Modibo Keita Intl (BKO). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Mali
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKO | Modibo Keita Intl | Bamako | Main |
| TOM | Tombouktou | Timbuktu | Main |
| KYS | Kayes Dag Dag | Kayes | Regional |
| MZI | Mopti | Sévaré | Regional |
| GAQ | Gao Intl | Gao | Regional |
Modibo Keïta International Airport in Bamako is the main entry point, with flights from regional hubs and some European cities. Land border crossings exist with neighbouring countries, but many routes are unsafe, so check the latest travel advice.
📅 Best time to fly to Mali
Best: November to February – the cooler dry season with warm days and comfortable nights.
Cheaper shoulder season: October – after the rains, landscapes are green and rivers high.
Avoid: March to June – extreme heat across the country; July to September brings heavy rain in the south.
Weather by month in Bamako
- 33°Jan☀️
- 36°Feb☀️
- 38°Mar☀️
- 39°Apr☀️
- 38°May⛅
- 35°Jun🌧
- 32°Jul🌧
- 31°Aug🌧
- 32°Sep🌧
- 34°Oct⛅
- 35°Nov☀️
- 33°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Mali
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Bamako | 4,382 km | 5 h 55 min | |
| New York → Bamako | 7,072 km | 9 h 10 min | |
| Los Angeles → Bamako | 11,043 km | 14 h 00 min | |
| Chicago → Bamako | 8,254 km | 10 h 35 min | |
| Miami → Bamako | 7,654 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| San Francisco → Bamako | 11,208 km | 14 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Bamako | 7,580 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Paris → Bamako | 4,168 km | 5 h 40 min | |
| Frankfurt → Bamako | 4,433 km | 6 h 00 min | |
| Dubai → Bamako | 6,751 km | 8 h 50 min | |
| Delhi → Bamako | 8,869 km | 11 h 20 min | |
| Mumbai → Bamako | 8,606 km | 11 h 00 min | |
| Singapore → Bamako | 12,350 km | 15 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Bamako | 16,832 km | 20 h 55 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Mali
- Bamako – The capital on the Niger River, known for its music scene, museum and markets.
- Djenné – A UNESCO-listed town with the iconic Great Mosque and traditional mud architecture.
- Dogon Country – Spectacular cliffside villages with unique architecture and cosmology.
- Timbuktu – A legendary centre of learning with historic mosques and manuscript libraries.
- Ségou – A former Bambara kingdom capital on the Niger, known for crafts and colonial buildings.
- Mopti – A bustling port where the Bani and Niger rivers meet, nicknamed the 'Venice of Mali'.
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Flights to Mali: questions
What is the main airport in Mali?
The main international airport is Modibo Keita Intl (BKO) in Bamako. Other airports with scheduled flights include Timbuktu (TOM), Kayes (KYS), Sévaré (MZI).
How long is the flight from London to Mali?
A nonstop flight from London to Bamako covers about 4,382 km and takes around 5 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Mali?
November to February – the cooler dry season with warm days and comfortable nights.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Mali?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: October – after the rains, landscapes are green and rivers high.
Do I need a visa to fly to Mali?
It depends on your passport. See our Mali visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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