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Flights from Dakar to Bamako

What to know about flights from Dakar to Bamako?

The distance between Dakar and Bamako is approximately 1,059.96 km. It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes on average to fly from Dakar to Bamako. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$272
Air Burkina Air Burkina DKR-BKO 1h 40m · Nonstop Mon, Sep 21
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Cheapest round-trip
$504
Air Burkina Air Burkina DKR-BKO 1h 40m · 1 stop Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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Recommended airlines
Air Burkina Air Burkina Cheapest · From $272 Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Most booked
When to travel
February
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,059.96 km
Flight distance
1h 50m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dakar to Bamako over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $272 and round-trip from $504. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DSS 1:00 PM
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        BKO 2:55 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Wed, Sep 16 | Air Burkina
        BKO 10:05 AM
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        DSS 12:00 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Wed, Sep 23 | Air Burkina
        $651 $976
        33% off
        33% off
        $976 $651
      • DSS 8:00 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:40 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Mon, Oct 12 | Air Burkina
        BKO 12:45 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        DSS 2:25 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Sun, Oct 18 | Air Burkina
        $659 $976
        32% off
        32% off
        $976 $659
      • DSS 8:00 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:40 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Tue, Oct 13 | Air Burkina
        BKO 9:50 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        DSS 5:35 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Tue, Oct 20 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $504 $976
        48% off
        48% off
        $976 $504
      • DSS 8:15 PM
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        BKO 10:10 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Tue, Oct 6 | Air Burkina
        BKO 10:40 AM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        DSS 5:35 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Fri, Oct 9 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $506
        48% off
        $976 $506
      • DSS 7:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:20 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Tue, Oct 27 | Air Burkina
        BKO 10:40 AM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        DSS 5:35 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $506
        48% off
        $976 $506
      • DSS 12:45 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKO 2:10 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Thu, Sep 17 | Air Burkina
        BKO 10:20 AM
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        DSS 5:35 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Thu, Sep 24 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $515
        47% off
        $976 $515
      • DSS 8:00 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:40 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Tue, Sep 22 | Air Burkina
        BKO 10:20 AM
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        DSS 9:50 AM
        Bamako - Dakar | Thu, Sep 24 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $518
        47% off
        $976 $518
      • DSS 8:00 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:40 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Tue, Nov 3 | Air Burkina
        BKO 9:50 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        DSS 5:35 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Tue, Nov 10 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $521
        47% off
        $976 $521
      • DSS 12:45 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 2:25 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Thu, Sep 24 | Air Burkina
        BKO 10:20 AM
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        DSS 9:50 AM
        Bamako - Dakar | Sat, Sep 26 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $534
        45% off
        $976 $534
      • DSS 10:40 AM
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        BKO 5:25 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Tue, Oct 13 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        BKO 9:50 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        DSS 5:35 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Tue, Oct 20 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $545
        44% off
        $976 $545
      • DSS 10:40 AM
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        BKO 5:25 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Fri, Oct 16 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        BKO 10:40 AM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        DSS 5:35 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Fri, Oct 23 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $545
        44% off
        $976 $545
      • DSS 12:45 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 2:25 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Fri, Sep 11 | Air Burkina
        BKO 10:40 AM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        DSS 5:35 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Fri, Sep 18 | Air Cote D'Ivoire
        $829
        15% off
        $976 $829
      • DKR 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKO 2:00 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        BKO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        DKR 4:00 PM
        Bamako - Dakar | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DSS 8:00 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:40 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Mon, Sep 21 | Air Burkina
        $272 $398
        32% off
        32% off
        $398 $272
      • DSS 8:00 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:40 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Mon, Sep 14 | Air Burkina
        $274 $398
        31% off
        31% off
        $398 $274
      • DSS 7:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:20 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Mon, Oct 19 | Air Burkina
        $279 $398
        30% off
        30% off
        $398 $279
      • DSS 7:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:20 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Mon, Oct 26 | Air Burkina
        $279
        30% off
        $398 $279
      • DSS 12:45 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 2:25 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Thu, Nov 5 | Air Burkina
        $279
        30% off
        $398 $279
      • DSS 12:45 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 2:25 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Sat, Oct 31 | Air Burkina
        $283
        28% off
        $398 $283
      • DSS 3:25 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 5:05 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Sun, Oct 18 | Air Burkina
        $285
        28% off
        $398 $285
      • DSS 8:00 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 9:40 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Mon, Oct 5 | Air Burkina
        $286
        28% off
        $398 $286
      • DSS 12:45 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 2:25 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Thu, Oct 22 | Air Burkina
        $337
        15% off
        $398 $337
      • DSS 12:45 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKO 2:25 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Sat, Oct 17 | Air Burkina
        $338
        15% off
        $398 $338
      • DKR 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKO 2:00 PM
        Dakar - Bamako | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Dakar to Bamako operate an average of 5 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 28.6% on-time departure rate and a 97.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Dakar to Bamako flights?

Direct flights available! Find 2 airlines fly direct from Dakar to Bamako, including Ethiopian Airlines, Air Burkina, Air Burkina offers the cheapest non stop flights.
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Air Burkina logo Air Burkina
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dakar to Bamako according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dakar to Bamako

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Dakar to Bamako?

The average price of one-way flights from Dakar to Bamako purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Dakar to Bamako is February, with an average price of $343; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to $498.

$498
$421
$343
$266
    Cheapest
  • $384
    Sep
  • $403
    Oct
  • $420
    Nov
  • $359
    Dec
  • $347
    Jan
  • $343
    Feb
  • $498
    Mar
  • $402
    Apr
  • $395
    May
  • $355
    Jun
  • $400
    Jul
  • $409
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Dakar to Bamako?

Average price of round-trip flights from Dakar to Bamako purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Dakar to Bamako are found during April, with an average price of $589. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to $750.

$750
$670
$589
$509
    Cheapest
  • $735
    Sep
  • $667
    Oct
  • $729
    Nov
  • $671
    Dec
  • $613
    Jan
  • $687
    Feb
  • $750
    Mar
  • $589
    Apr
  • $616
    May
  • $635
    Jun
  • $668
    Jul
  • $665
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dakar to Bamako (DKR-BKO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Burkina offers one-way fares as low as $272 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DSS to BKO on Mon, Sep 21), while Air Burkina offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $504 departing on Tue, Oct 13 and returning on Tue, Oct 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dakar to Bamako with the following airlines, including: Ethiopian Airlines Air Burkina Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to fly from Dakar (DKR) to Bamako (BKO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dakar to Bamako is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 15 flight per week flying from Dakar to Bamako. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Ethiopian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ET908 (08:10)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dakar to Bamako, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 21, with one-way flights priced at just $272.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Burkina.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Bamako travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Dakar to Bamako is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dakar to Bamako on September 16, 2026 with Air Burkina, with prices starting at $278.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Bamako: Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO). Flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport (DSS-BKO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Bamako and Dakar is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Dakar to Bamako is $626. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Dakar to Bamako is $737. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Dakar and Bamako, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Asky Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Dakar to Bamako. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.