Snapshot
Mali at a glance
- Capital
- Bamako
- Population
- 21,990,607
- Area
- 1,240,192 km²
- Calling code
- +223
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Mali
Explore Bamako, Sikasso and Koutiala. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency XOFTime in Bamako 01:32UTC+00:00Country codes ML / MLI
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Bamako. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
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King Fahd Bridge
King Fahd Bridge is one option for your time in Bamako. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Martyrs Bridge (Bamako)
Martyrs Bridge (Bamako) is one option for your time in Bamako. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bamako
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bamako is one option for your time in Bamako. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Muso Kunda Museum of Women
Muso Kunda Museum of Women is one option for your time in Bamako. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
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BCEAO Tower (Bamako)
BCEAO Tower (Bamako) is one option for your time in Bamako. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Bamako
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BKO
An arrival option for Bamako
Modibo Keita International Airport
8.8 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at BKO
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BKO airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modibo Keita International Airport | BKO | 8.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kayes Dag Dag Airport | KYS | 424.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mopti Airport | MZI | 471.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Tombouktou Airport | TOM | 703.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Gao International Airport | GAQ | 948.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Modibo Keita International Airport
Bamako · GABS
Elevation1247 ft
Coordinates12.5335, -7.94994
Runways
06 / 24
10498 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
A/G667.3 MHz
ACC119.1 MHz
TWR118.3 MHz
Kayes Dag Dag Airport
Kayes · GAKY
Elevation164 ft
Coordinates14.482521, -11.399335
Runways
09 / 27
8858 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
INFO886.1 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Mopti Airport
Sévaré · GAMB
Elevation906 ft
Coordinates14.5128, -4.07956
Runways
05 / 23
8340 × 94 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.2 MHz
Tombouktou Airport
Timbuktu · GATB
Elevation863 ft
Coordinates16.730499, -3.00758
Runways
07 / 25
6923 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.3 MHz
Gao International Airport
Gao · GAGO
Elevation870 ft
Coordinates16.248466, -0.005389
Runways
07 / 25
8202 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
RDO889.4 MHz
TWR118.5 MHz
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Getting around Bamako
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King Fahd Bridge
Directions ↗King Fahd Bridge is one option for your time in Bamako. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Martyrs Bridge (Bamako)
Directions ↗Martyrs Bridge (Bamako) is one option for your time in Bamako. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bamako
Directions ↗Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bamako is one option for your time in Bamako. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Muso Kunda Museum of Women
Directions ↗Muso Kunda Museum of Women is one option for your time in Bamako. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
BCEAO Tower (Bamako)
Directions ↗BCEAO Tower (Bamako) is one option for your time in Bamako. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Bamako
4,227,569 residents
JAN
25 °C
FEB
28 °C
MAR
31 °C
APR
33 °C
MAY
32 °C
JUN
29 °C
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