Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO): what you need to know
The timezone in Bamako is UTC+0, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BOM to BKO flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BOM and BKO:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
$905 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,431. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from BOM to BKO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BOM to BKO.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
61.63% of flights that take off from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BOM? If you're catching an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
Get off your Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfortable option within easy reach of BKO, head for Le Baobab.
Grab a Bamako-Senou International Airport rental car and explore corners of Bamako that most visitors tend to miss. You can book your wheels with Europcar.
Booking your ride from Bamako-Senou International Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to central Bamako
Bamako-Senou International Airport to central Bamako has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bamako. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Bamako is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BOM to BKO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC on average.
Explore more of Mali
Bamako has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mali just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south-east of Bamako, a visit to Sikasso will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Centre de Recherche pour la Sauvegarde et la Promotion de la Culture Senoufo, La maison du Tata and Musée Régional de Sikasso.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bamako, Mopti is another favourite stop in Mali. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Centre D'architecture en Terre, Mopti and Tongorongo.