Search Flights from Ankara to Bamako

Quick Flight Summary from Ankara to Bamako

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $763
  • Direct flight duration 12 hour 55 min
  • Arrival airports BKO
  • Best days to book Sunday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $1,012

Cheapest flights from Ankara to Bamako

Best Price

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
7 Oct, Wed
Ankara – Bamako
1d 3h 45m
2 stop
ESB–BKO

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
11 Oct, Sun
Ankara – Bamako
1d 7h 5m
2 stop
ESB–BKO

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
15 Oct, Thu
Ankara – Bamako
1d 7h 5m
2 stop
ESB–BKO

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
2 Oct, Fri
Ankara – Bamako
1d 14h 10m
2 stop
ESB–BKO
Shortest Flight

Flydubai

Flydubai
4 Oct, Sun
Ankara – Bamako
1d 3h 30m
2 stop
ESB–BKO

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
8 Oct, Thu
Ankara – Bamako
1d 14h 45m
2 stop
ESB–BKO

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
14 Oct, Wed
Ankara – Bamako
1d 14h 45m
2 stop
ESB–BKO

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
9 Oct, Fri
Ankara – Bamako
1d 14h 10m
2 stop
ESB–BKO

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
1 Oct, Thu
Ankara – Bamako
1d 14h 45m
2 stop
ESB–BKO

Last update: 29 September 2026 00:24

Estimated Prices for Ankara to Bamako Flights

Cheapest Day29 October Thursday
Best Price
$721
Average Price
$951
$1,141
$721
$1,023
01Thu
Oct
$809
02Fri
$1,138
03Sat
$894
04Sun
$1,141
05Mon
$1,138
06Tue
$759
07Wed
$948
08Thu
$957
09Fri
$1,141
10Sat
$774
11Sun
$1,141
12Mon
$1,141
13Tue
$948
14Wed
$774
15Thu
16Fri
17Sat
18Sun
19Mon
20Tue
21Wed
22Thu
23Fri
24Sat
25Sun
26Mon
27Tue
$799
28Wed
$721
29Thu
$872
30Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Ankara City Center

Ankara Esenboğa Airport

The capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport is accessible by Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle from central locations in Ankara like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus.

You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center. 

Belko Air

Belko Air provides comfortable transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, Ulus, AŞTİ, Gar and Pursaklar. You can use the 45 passenger buses 442/A and 442/K by getting on at the stops opposite the exits on the domestic arrivals floor and international arrivals floor.

Buses are equipped with internet, feature hostess services and take off every 30 minutes from 5 am till 12am and every hour from 12 am to 5 am. Taking a Belko Air bus to get to the city is an affordable option.  

EGO Buses

The Esenboğa Airport is accessible by bus line 442-3, which passes through AKM, Ankara Arena and Güvenpark. The 491 bus line provides transportation between the airport and Ulus and Sihhiye but it only operates 3 times a day during the week.

Taxi

Taking a taxi within the city is generally affordable since the distances are usually close to each other. But taking a taxi to the airport is a more expensive alternative because it is located 28 km away. You can try to negotiate with the taxi driver for a lower fee.

Personal Car

The Esenboğa Airport has two parking lots. There is a multi-story parking lot, which allows for short-term and long-term parking, and an outdoor parking lot, which only allows for short-term parking.

Airport Information

Esenboğa Airport is frequently used by government staff and therefore features many amenities. Those awaiting their flight in the domestic terminal can get a quick bite to eat or some coffee at Caffe Nero, Ankar Café, Bus Gate, or Bufe Ic Hat. If you prefer local Anatolian flavors head to Tadinda Anadolu. Bomonti Brasserie is ideal for those interested in international cuisine. This terminal also has fast food restaurants like Burger King.

If you’re traveling internationally, the departure and arrival terminals have many cafes, kiosks, and bars. You can also enjoy some tax-free shopping at Duty Free after you go through passport control. Both terminals have souvenir shops and kiosks that sell general items. 

Transportation to Bamako City Center from Airport

Modibo Keita Intl. - Bamako Senou Intl. Airport

The airport is located about 15 kilometers from the city center in Bamako, which is the capital and largest city of Mali, and it takes about 30 minutes to reach the city center. Taxi is the most preferred means of transportation from Bamako Airport to the city center. The offices of international car rental companies at the airport also offer car rental service as a different alternative to taxi option.

Taxi

You can easily get a taxi almost all day in front of Bamako Airport, regardless of whenever your plane lands at the airport. The cost of the airport taxis in Bamako is about 7000 CFA for the journey to the city center. You must pay taxi fare in cash and taxis in Bamako don't generally offer credit card option. If you don't have West African franc -the valid currency in Mali- with you, you can also pay in Euro or Dollars.

Rent a car

One of the less frequently preferred options to reach the city center from the airport in Bamako is the car rental option. You won't have any difficulty finding the car rental office at the airport and then you can reach many points in Bamako city center in half an hour by renting a car. From the airport exit, you can find your way without having any difficulty by following the "city center" signs.

Private Shuttle Services

Before your flight, you can make a reservation for one of the private shuttle services offered for tourists in Bamako and travel to the city center by shuttle. If you are going to stay in one of the bigger hotels in the city, you can also get information about the private shuttle services from your hotel.

Hotel Shuttle Services

If your hotel provides a shuttle service from the airport to the city center, you can get on these shuttles in front of Bamako Airport terminal and reach many points in Bamako in a very short time. Hotels shuttles are generally offered for hotel guests free of charge; however, it would be useful to get information about the shuttle service, which may be available for a fee from time to time, and then choose a suitable option for transportation to the city center.

Bamako Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Wednesday
30 Sep
Rain
30°24°
Today
Thursday
1 Oct
Rain
29°23°
Friday
2 Oct
Rain
28°23°
Saturday
3 Oct
Rain
26°22°
Sunday
4 Oct
Clear
27°22°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Ankara-Bamako flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Ankara-Bamako flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Ankara-Bamako flights, you can use Ankara Esenboğa Airport as departure airport, and Modibo Keita Intl. - Bamako Senou Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Ankara-Bamako is 5008 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 6 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Ankara-Bamako flights is Thursday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Qatar Airways starts from approximately $721.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Qatar Airways
$721
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines
$1,138
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 46 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Flydubai
$894
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Last update: 21.09.2026

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