This page features the latest flight deals from Bamako to Dakar. The 1,049 km route is served regularly, with approximately 5 flights per week, allowing for convenient travel planning between Mali and Senegal.
Flights on this route are operated by Air Burkina, Air Senegal, and Ethiopian Airlines. As ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the low-fare calendar and price trends chart to find the most favorable rates for your preferred dates.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Bamako — Dakar by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $238 in ,, and the most expensive are around $365 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Bamako → Dakar, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $421 | high | May | $331 | low | Sep | $331 | low |
| Feb | $382 | medium | Jun | $319 | low | Oct | $344 | medium |
| Mar | $408 | high | Jul | $344 | medium | Nov | $370 | medium |
| Apr | $357 | medium | Aug | $357 | medium | Dec | $433 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Dakar is characterized by comfortable temperatures throughout the year. The warmest month is October, with a daytime high of around 29.7°C, while the period from August to September is considered the rainiest. In March, it is moderately cool, with average daytime temperatures of about 23.7°C.
The lowest flight cost was recorded in December, starting $238. The most expensive month to buy tickets on this route is June, when prices start $532.
For the best experience, it is optimal to choose December or August, when ticket prices $241 are combined with acceptable weather conditions. Booking for June should be avoided due to a significant seasonal increase in fares.
Three main airlines operate on this route: Air Senegal, Air Burkina, and Ethiopian Airlines. A total of about 5 flights are operated weekly, including direct flights between the capitals. To see the exact schedule for specific days of the week and details for each flight, please refer to the interactive list of carriers below.
Flights Bamako — Dakar depart from Bamako-Senou International Airport and arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 1 hour 30 minutes, considering the distance between the cities is 1,049 km.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by Air Burkina (2J), Air Senegal (HC), and Ethiopian Airlines (ET).
Yes, direct flights are available on the Bamako—Dakar route, operated several times a week by major regional carriers.
Airfare prices change constantly depending on demand and the departure date. You can check the current minimum for your dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Bamako arrive at Dakar International Airport (Blaise Diagne, DSS).
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