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More About Flying To Bamako from Dakar

Route Information for Flights from Dakar to Bamako

Origin Airport IATA Code
DKR
Destination Airport IATA Code
ML-BKO
Distance
629 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
10:00AM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
10:15AM UTC

Traveling from Dakar to Bamako

Flying out of Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

If you're on the hunt for affordable flights from Dakar, start your search at Orbitz.com. Just plug in your travel details to search for deals on everything from air tickets to hotel rooms. When your plane leaves Dakar, it will be flying out of Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport. The airport is located 10 miles northwest of Dakar. The airlines providing service to the airport include Air France, Delta Airlines and South African Airlines. They provide service to and from cities around the world, including Paris, New York and Madrid.

Transportation to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

You can take a taxi to get to the airport. Standard rates from town to the airport are about 5,000 Senegalese francs, or $9.50. You could also take the #8 bus to the airport, which costs 250 Senegalese francs, or 50 cents.

Parking at the Airport

There is both short-term and long-term parking at the airport. Short-term parking is about 500 Senegalese francs per hour, or 90 cents. Long-term parking will cost you 6,500 Senegalese francs per day, or $12.50.

Dining Options at the Airport

Le Petit Zinc is one of the airport's few restaurants. If the restaurant is not open and you have an early flight, you may want to grab coffee and a snack from one of the airport's concession stands. Let Orbitz.com help you find the best deals on flights from Dakar so that you can enjoy your trip while staying on budget.

Bamako-Senou International Airport

If you're looking for cheap flights to Bamako, use Orbitz.com. The website searches different flight combinations to find you deals on air travel. Bamako-Senou International Airport is located in Bamako, approximately 10 miles from the center of the city. Bamako is the capital city of Mali, and the Bamako-Senou International Airport is the main airport for the small West African country. Twenty airlines service the airport including Air France, Air Burkina, Air Mali and Brussels Airlines.

Transportation from the Airport

Public buses and trains don't run to the airport. However, you can take a taxicab from the airport to Bamako for approximately $13.07. If you'd rather have your own vehicle, you can reserve a rental car using Orbitz.com. The website offers discount packages that include both a flight and a rental car.

Climate in Bamako

Bamako has a subtropical dry and wet climate. The low temperatures range from the low 60s to the mid 70s, and the high temperatures range from the low 90s to the low 100s, year-round. The hottest months are March, April and May. The rainy season starts when the weather begins to get hot, and lasts through the end of September. If you want to avoid the rain and the extreme heat, use Orbitz.com to schedule your vacation anytime from October to February.

Highlights and Attractions

If you want to learn more about Bamako, visit the Musee National de Bamako. The Bamako city center also has a huge open-air market that you can explore. Mali Yaara Adventure Tours offers guided tours around Bamako and the Niger River. Orbitz.com does more than find cheap flights to Bamako. The website has everything you need to schedule tours and find a place to stay.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Dakar to Bamako?
Direct services are offered by no less than 4 airlines from Dakar (DSS-Blaise Diagne Intl.) to Senou Intl. Airport (BKO), so you could be booking your fun-filled getaway in a matter of minutes. Here are some popular carriers to consider:

  • Air Senegal
  • Mauritania Airlines
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Air Burkina

What is the shortest flight from Dakar to Bamako?
It can take just 2 hours and 35 minutes to jet from Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport (DSS) to Senou Intl. Airport (BKO). Relax and enjoy those window views, because you’ll be disembarking in a flash.
What airlines fly from Dakar to Bamako most frequently?
We all have things we look for when it comes to airlines, and you have a good variety when flying from Dakar to Bamako. These leading carriers service this route the most: Air Senegal - (HC) with 30 flights every month Mauritania Airlines - (L6) with 26 flights every month Ethiopian Airlines - (ET) with 21 flights every month Air Burkina - (2J) with 13 flights every month
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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