Flights from Bamako Airport (BKO) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

Direct flights to Istanbul Airport from Bamako are only offered by Turkish Airlines as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. When travelling from Bamako you will cover about 2,969 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 6 Hours 26 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Bamako, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Bamako (BKO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines001010011:5815:11VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK551 with times between 11:58 and 15:11.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Wednesday
11:58
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK551
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Friday
15:11
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK551
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Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Info FAQ - Bamako (BKO) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Bamako to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Bamako (BKO) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Bamako to Istanbul?
The flight from Bamako to Istanbul is 4,778KM or 2,969 miles.
How long does the flight from Bamako to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Bamako to Istanbul takes 6 Hours 26 Minutes.

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