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Flights from Nairobi to Bamako

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Flight Duration21 h and 25 mFlights between Nairobi and Bamako take, on average, 21 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportWhen flying from Nairobi to Bamako
Destination airportSenou International AirportFor the route from Nairobi to Bamako
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Nairobi to Bamako
One-way average Price£814The average price for a flight Nairobi - Bamako at Opodo is £814, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMayAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Bamako when departing from Nairobi
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Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 3,218 mi
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Bamako airports
Senou International Airport (BKO)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Book your Nairobi to Bamako flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Nairobi to Bamako (Mali) 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 Nairobi–Bamako route

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

  • Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
  • Arrival airport: Senou International Airport (BKO)

The weather in Bamako

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Bamako, temperatures average around 39ºC in the warmest months and roughly 17ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 40ºC
  • Lows: down to 17ºC
  • Hottest month: April
  • Coldest month: December
  • Driest month: December
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Nairobi to Bamako

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

  • 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 Bamako. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Bamako

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Nairobi to Bamako?
When you fly from Nairobi to Bamako the average price is £814. 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 Nairobi to Bamako at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Nairobi to Bamako. 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 Nairobi to Bamako?
The most popular months to book a flight from Nairobi to Bamako are September, August and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Nairobi to Bamako?
The best time of the year to go to Bamako when flying from Nairobi 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 Bamako from Nairobi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, March and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Nairobi - Bamako.
How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Bamako?
The total flight time between Nairobi and Bamako is of around 21 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,217.72 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 Bamako compared to Nairobi?
While in Nairobi temperatures can reach an average of 19º ºC in summer, Bamako can experience temperatures up to 32º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 26º ºC in Bamako, compared to the 16º ºC average in Nairobi.

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