Travelling from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to Dubai: what you need to know
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Bamako, where Bamako-Senou International Airport is located. Dubai operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from BKO to Dubai. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BKO to Dubai. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You'll need an e-visa for United Arab Emirates if you have a passport from Mali and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Dubai, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
Central Bamako to BKO is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 22 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a hotel to stay at before your flight from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Dubai? Check out Résidence Gesam. Enjoy a good night's rest here before making your way to BKO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to Dubai
R 9,555 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Dubai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,629. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BKO to Dubai if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap tickets from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Dubai is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to show the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll get in touch right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time looking for cheap tickets from BKO to Dubai every day.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to DXB if you're catching a late flight from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Dubai. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
The centre of Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). As soon as your flight from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Dubai has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 45 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from BKO to Dubai, unwind at a hotel near DWC. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Dubai while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Dubai, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Dubai, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Search for cheap flights from BKO to Dubai in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dubai right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bamako-Senou International Airport to Dubai:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are must-do's during your Dubai adventure.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
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