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Flights from Bamako to Kigali

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Flight Duration10 hoursFlights between Bamako and Kigali take, on average, 10 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportSenou International AirportWhen flying from Bamako to Kigali
Destination airportKigali International AirportFor the route from Bamako to Kigali
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Bamako to Kigali
One-way average Price£996The average price for a flight Bamako - Kigali at Opodo is £996, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookAugustAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Kigali when departing from Bamako
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Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 2,798 mi
Bamako airports
Kigali airports
Kigali International Airport (KGL)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Bamako to Kigali flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Bamako to Kigali (Rwanda) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Bamako–Kigali route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: Kigali International Airport (KGL)

The weather in Kigali

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kigali, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly 15ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to 15ºC
  • Hottest month: September
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Bamako to Kigali

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Bamako to Kigali:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kigali. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Bamako to Kigali

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Bamako to Kigali?
When you fly from Bamako to Kigali the average price is £996. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Bamako to Kigali at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Bamako to Kigali. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Bamako to Kigali?
The most popular months to book a flight from Bamako to Kigali are July, February and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Bamako to Kigali?
The best time of the year to go to Kigali when flying from Bamako depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Kigali from Bamako in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, December and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Bamako - Kigali.
How long does the flight take to go from Bamako to Kigali?
The total flight time between Bamako and Kigali is of around 10 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,797.68 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Kigali compared to Bamako?
While in Bamako temperatures can reach an average of 32º ºC in summer, Kigali can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 21º ºC in Kigali, compared to the 26º ºC average in Bamako.

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