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You can fly direct with Ethiopian Air, Air Senegal, and Air Burkina. Average duration is 1h 46m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Bamako to Dakar (BKO-DSS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Bamako to Dakar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Bamako to Dakar

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BKO  Bamako-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
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DSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-BKO Bamako
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Bamako to Dakar flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bamako to Dakar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bamako to Dakar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Bamako to Dakar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Bamako to Dakar is September, where tickets cost C$ 694 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 913 and C$ 848 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Bamako to Dakar?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 953, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bamako to Dakar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Bamako to Dakar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Bamako to Dakar, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

March
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.

When to book flights from Bamako to Dakar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bamako to Dakar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Bamako to Dakar

  • How do I access the airport from upper Bamako?

    The airport is located in the downside region of the city. However, if you find yourself on the upper side of the town, taxis are available in the region. They take only 20 to 30min when there is traffic congestion. The Taxis will drop you off at terminal 1, where you can access all services and get help from staff.

  • Which documents are needed to board the flight from Bamako (BKO) to Dakar (DSS)?

    The flight is considered international. Since you are traveling between countries, a passport, boarding pass, and identification documents are needed. The passport should be updated and matching with your identification information. Lack of any of these official documents will result in denial of boarding the plane.

  • Does the airport allow for layover services while in Bamako?

    Bamako (BKO) has spacious lounges that can host people who stop over at Bamako for an early flight. Despite the class you are flying, the airport has lounges that are affordable. The two common lounges are the MT3A lounge which is at International terminal C and Salon Zira in terminal 7.

  • Can I smoke while at the BKO airport?

    No, the airport authorities does not allow for people to smoke inside the airport. However, there are designated places that a person can smoke in near terminal 3 and 5.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bamako to Dakar?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Bamako to Dakar flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Bamako to Dakar?

    There are direct flights from Bamako to Dakar on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bamako to Dakar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Bamako to Dakar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bamako to Dakar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dakar from Bamako is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Bamako to Dakar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dakar with an airline and back to Bamako with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bamako to Dakar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dakar from Bamako up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Bamako to Dakar

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 355 or less one-way.
  • Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is home to several airlines in the country: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, The Pan African Airline (Asky) airline, and Royal Air Moroc. Therefore, the travelers fighting out of Bamako can access one of the many airlines from the airport.
  • You can use Bamako's meet and greet services during departure, arrival, or transit. The airport ensures that the traveler's experience is memorable through this service. The meet and greet service personnel takes you around the airport and ensures you are entertained and comfortable with the new environment. This helps you access terminals 7 and 8 without any interference or delay.
  • Travelers who have difficulty with their luggage at the Bamako airport can request assistance. The airport offers special assistance to impaired people. Through terminal 6, the travelers can get assistance with the passage, language, carriage, and airport navigation.
  • When you happen to arrive before your departure time and need a VIP experience, the BKO airport has a special package for your needs. The traveler can access the spacious and serene lounge through the luxurious package. At the international terminal, travelers can get relaxing services, music, access to the Internet, and space to make a business call. The VIP lounge which is located in terminal 5 has the finest amenities for all travelers to enjoy.
  • After a long trip to Dakar, you can have a rest in the restaurants or bars inside the airport. While at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS), you have the option of Le Petit Zinc and Le Tenere from the main hall or Le Touki from the boarding area. This resting areas are accessible 24/7.

Prefer to fly direct from Bamako to Dakar?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Bamako to Dakar Blaise Diagne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Bamako Airport to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Bamako to Dakar Blaise Diagne

Monday

Air Senegal,Ethiopian Air

Air Senegal,Ethiopian Air

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Air Burkina,Air Senegal,Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina,Air Senegal, +1 more

Thursday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Friday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Saturday

Air Burkina,Air Senegal,Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina,Air Senegal, +1 more

Sunday

Air Burkina,Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina,Ethiopian Air

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Direct returns

Dakar Blaise Diagne to Bamako

Monday

Air Burkina,Air Senegal,Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina,Air Senegal, +1 more

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Air Burkina,Air Senegal,Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina,Air Senegal, +1 more

Thursday

Air Burkina,Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina,Ethiopian Air

Friday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Saturday

Air Burkina,Air Senegal,Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina,Air Senegal, +1 more

Sunday

Air Burkina,Ethiopian Air

Air Burkina,Ethiopian Air

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Bamako to Dakar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Bamako to Dakar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bamako to Dakar? 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.
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Air Côte d’IvoireOverall score based on 45 reviews
7.6Crew
7.2Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.2Food
5.6Entertainment
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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

2.0 MediocreAbike, Apr 2026
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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.

Nothing was good. It was awful. We boarded the plane and were stationary for 3 hours. They assured us they were in contact with our connecting flight and the plane would wait since 95% of us were going to jfk, but they did not. They took us to Abidjan 3 hours late, knowing that we would all be stuck in a foreign country on New Year’s Eve/ day with no assistance whatsoever. They was little to no communication from them. So many more sad details to add, but I’ll just leave it here - Never would I recommend anyone to use Air Côte d’Ivoire. Absolutely terrible airline. No outlets to charge on their old plane, unfriendly staff, not good food.. I repeat, nothing was good about the flight.

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