Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO): what you need to know
Bamako's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Bamako four hours ahead of Ottawa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to BKO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight is Rs251,871. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs506,417. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to BKO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, 58.21% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
Hop off your Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfy option that's not too far from BKO, unpack your bags at Le Baobab.
Grab a Bamako-Senou International Airport rental car and discover parts of Bamako that aren't on every traveller's list. You can book your wheels with Europcar.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Bamako-Senou International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO) to central Bamako
Bamako-Senou International Airport to the centre of Bamako has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Bamako in February.
Before locking in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bamako-Senou International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bamako, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 41ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YOW to BKO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mali
Bamako has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mali waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south-east of Bamako, a trip to Sikasso will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions 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. Start your sightseeing at Centre D'architecture en Terre, Mopti and Tongorongo.
