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September 2 - September 16

Cheapest

BKO - Dakar

$489

$458

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September 14 - September 30

BKO - Dakar

$496

$461

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August 12 - August 19

Best

BKO - Dakar

$604

$462

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August 10 - August 31

BKO - Dakar

$555

$462

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July 9 - July 14

BKO - Dakar

$521

$466

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August 17 - August 31

BKO - Dakar

$576

$466

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October 5 - October 12

BKO - Dakar

$568

$466

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November 16 - November 23

BKO - Dakar

$478

$466

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July 8 - July 14

Earliest

BKO - Dakar

$517

$467

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July 15 - July 29

BKO - Dakar

$477

$467

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Insights for flights from Bamako to Dakar

A typical journey from Bamako to Dakar takes about 24h 5m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights between these two cities involve at least one stopover. Travelers can expect a significant portion of their travel time to account for layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Bamako to Dakar, fares right now are near the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $1006–$2006, with a median of $1431. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets may require careful timing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Bamako to Dakar? The most affordable months to fly are typically December, with a median fare of $265, followed closely by April at $266, and January at $268. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare, presenting the best opportunities for savings.

The route from Bamako to Dakar is characterized by a high proportion of connecting flights, with only 8% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, and for those that do, the typical number of connections is 2. Travelers should factor in these stopovers when planning their journey.

The distance between Bamako and Dakar is 1013 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. Despite the relatively short distance, the journey often involves extended travel times due to the necessity of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Bamako to Dakar

Regular price: $429 - $651

Prices for flights from Bamako to Dakar are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $429 and $651. The current lowest deal is $458 with Hapagfly, for travel from September 2 to September 16, 2026.

now $458

Low $429

High $651

The cheapest time to fly from Bamako to Dakar

The cheapest month to fly from BKO to DKR is December, with a median price of $265. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1564. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $265

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,564

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Direct flights from Bamako to Dakar

Air Burkina

Last-minute flights going from Bamako to Dakar

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BKO - Dakar

Bamako (BKO) - Dakar (DSS)

Hapagfly

$541

$490

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BKO - Dakar

Bamako (BKO) - Dakar (DSS)

Hapagfly

$545

$478

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BKO - Dakar

Bamako (BKO) - Dakar (DSS)

Hapagfly

$493

$483

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BKO - Dakar

Bamako (BKO) - Dakar (DSS)

Hapagfly

$520

$475

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BKO - Dakar

Bamako (BKO) - Dakar (DSS)

Hapagfly

$503

$480

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BKO - Dakar

Bamako (BKO) - Dakar (DSS)

$534

$480

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bamako to Dakar

7 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 19

$604 → $462

23%

5 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 8

$614 → $480

22%

5 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 20

$622 → $490

21%

14 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 31

$576 → $466

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Bamako to Dakar

Bamako - Dakar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Bamako to Dakar are near the typical level of $1431.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Bamako to Dakar, with a median price of $265.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 24h 5m on average.

Flights from Bamako to Dakar typically take 24h 5m, with 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 8% of recent deals are for direct flights. Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Burkina has offered direct flights.

Air Burkina has historically offered direct flights from Bamako to Dakar.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Bamako to Dakar appear frequently, with 0.83 deals per day.

Bamako main airports to depart from

Bamako–Sénou International (BKO)

Cheapest

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) is a good option for flights from Bamako to Dakar.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$458

Dakar main airports to arrive at

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Cheapest

Blaise Diagne International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Dakar from Bamako.

📍 ~45 km from Dakar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$458

Airports nearby Dakar used as alternative

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Cheapest

Blaise Diagne International Airport is the primary international gateway serving the Dakar metropolitan area.

📍 ~40 km from destination city (traffic congestion on toll highway can affect travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$458

Banjul International (BJL)

Banjul International is the closest international alternative outside Senegal with good connectivity.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (requires international border crossing into The Gambia).

💸 Flights from ~$745

Nouakchott International (NKC)

Nouakchott International is a major regional hub and a significant alternative for flights to the Maghreb and Europe.

📍 ~400 km from destination city (requires international border crossing into Mauritania).

💸 Flights from ~$889

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dakar

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$1,342

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Dakar, Senegal

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$1,571

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dakar

Historically, the best time to book a flight from Bamako to Dakar is typically 7-13 days before departure. Flights booked within this window have an average price of $274. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out sees the average price rise to $821. For bookings made 14-27 days in advance, the average price is $1653, indicating that prices tend to increase when booking further out from the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Bamako to Dakar is considered to be $1006 or less. The median price for this route was $1431, while 75% of prices were $2006 or less. Therefore, if you find a price at or below $1006, it is historically a favorable offer.

Historically, December has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Bamako to Dakar, with a median price of $265. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $266. January is another affordable option, showing a median price of $268. These months tend to be significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $1431 for this route.

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