Why go
- Capital and largest city of Mali.
- Served by Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO).
History
Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali with a 2022 population of 4,227,569. It is located on the Niger River, near the rapids that divide the upper and middle Niger valleys in the southwestern part of the country, and the city is surrounded on all sides by the Koulikoro Region.
Where to stay
Hamdallaye Rue: 34, Porte: 35, Bamako, Mali · residence-alasr.com
Sébénikoro, Bamako, Mali · auborddeleau.ml
Bamako, Mali · thesleepingcamel.com
Ave Al Quds, Bamako, Mali · azalaihotels.com
Ave De La Marne, Bamako, Mali · hotel-lamitie.com
Rue 31, Porte 30, Est, Mali · casadufleuve.com
RN7, Bamako, Mali · onomohotels.com
J2C2+VRV, Bamako, Mali · facebook.com
Rue 241, Bamako, Mali · hotelmassaley.com
BP E 2566, Hamdallaye ACI 2000, en face de la Cité Administrative, Bamako, Mali · radissonhotels.com
Bamako, Mali · hotelcolibris.com
JXHR+PQV, Bamako, Mali
Rue 378 ACI 2000 BAMAKO, Bamako, Mali
JXJF+M3Q, Bamako, Mali
Badalabougou sema Rue: 122 - Porte: 136, Mali
J2G8+55C, Rue 13, Bamako, Mali
JXVW+2H2, Bamako, Mali
Bamako, Mali
Bamako, Mali
JXXR+6J4, Avenue De L'indépendance, Ouolofobougou, Mali
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J2P2+J9X, Bamako, Mali
Hamdallaye-ACI 2000 Rue 358 Porte 207, Mali
JXJG+J2F, Bamako, Mali
Bamako, Mali
JXF8+88J Hotel Kountena, Bamako, Mali
RUe 46 Porte 65, Bamako, Mali
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JXMC+J98, Bamako, Mali
Restaurants & places to go
Grill, Friture, Cafe · Bar and restaurant in Lassa with a terrace offering a panoramic view over Bamako; also offers pétanque courts. Originally founded in…
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Cuisine ethiopienne
Pizza, Burger, Turkish, Fried Chicken, Steak House, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery,… · samix.business.site
Food Court · Ce restaurant offre un menu varié du riz à la sauce aux sandwiches
International, African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00 · Rue 33
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Burger, Steak House, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-03:20 · 281 Rue 612
Beef Bowl, African, Steak House, Breakfast, Diner, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-03:00 · 699
Seafood, Chicken, African, Fish And Chips, Sandwich, Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Th 00:00-24:00 · Rue 839 route gouverneur
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
African, European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-24:00
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Asian, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-22:00
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-04:00 · 300 rue 822
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Lebanese, Kebab, Restaurant · Lebanese/Kebab restaurant
Pastry, Coffee, Cafe · Pastry/Coffee cafe
Moroccan, Restaurant · Moroccan restaurant
Crepe, Restaurant · Crepe restaurant
Viande Grillé, Restaurant · Viande Grillé restaurant
Malian, Restaurant · Malian restaurant
Boulagerie Et Restaurant ., Restaurant · Boulagerie Et Restaurant . restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Senegalese, Restaurant · Senegalese restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Bamako
Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · Rue Du Blabla (Rue 235), Bamako
Biergarten · biergarten
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Ethiopian restaurant
Pizza, Chicken, Restaurant · Pizza/Chicken restaurant · 223 Rue 272, Bamako, 91093
Food Court · Features: outdoor seating
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Burger, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Cake, Pasta, Pizza, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
African, European, Restaurant · African/European restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · AEROPORT, Bamako
Fast Food · fast food · Rue 14
Restaurant · restaurant · Avenue de L'OUA · shawarmako.restocafe
Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese restaurant
Crepe, Pizza, Restaurant · Crepe/Pizza restaurant
247 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) 14 km to the centre
Bamako, 2, ML — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Ethiopian Airlines, Air Burkina, Dennis Sky, Mauritania Airlines International…) · direct flights to 16 destinations incl. Dakar, Abidjan, Cotonou, Ouagadougou, Addis Ababa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 16 direct destinations
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (767-300, DH8, 737-700) · 5 routes: Addis Ababa, Conakry*, Dakar, Lome*, Ouagadougou*
- Air Burkina 2J (M87, CRJ) · 3 routes: Abidjan, Dakar, Ouagadougou
- Dennis Sky DH (ATR 72) · 3 routes: Conakry, Cotonou, Lagos
- Mauritania Airlines International L6 (737-700) · 3 routes: Abidjan, Cotonou, Nouakschott
- Senegal Airlines DN (A320) · 3 routes: Cotonou, Dakar, Ouagadougou
- Kenya Airways KQ (737-700) · 2 routes: Dakar, Nairobi
- South African Airways SA (757) · 2 routes: Addis Ababa*, Dakar*
- Aigle Azur ZI (A320) · 1 route: Paris
- Air Algerie AH (737-800) · 1 route: Algier
- Air France AF (A340-300) · 1 route: Paris
- Hapagfly HF (A319) · 1 route: Abidjan
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800) · 1 route: Casablanca
- TAP Portugal TP (A319, A320) · 1 route: Lisbon
- Tunisair TU (A320) · 1 route: Tunis
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Faladie Airport 66 km to the centre
Faladie, 2, ML
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BKO has direct flights to 16 destinations on 14 airlines (incl. Dakar, Abidjan, Cotonou, Ouagadougou, Addis Ababa…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bamako. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing