How to get fromColombo to Maliby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mali by plane, car, or train

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Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane CMB - BKO
21h
$807–2,372
Train to Koggala, fly to Bamako–Sénou International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain
2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)plane KCT - BKO
34h 17m
$631–1,849
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kayes Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kayes Airport (KYS)plane CMB - KYS
32h 36m
$691–1,949
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Mopti Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane CMB - MZI
32h 46m
$1,062–2,477
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Niamey, drive
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Niamey (NIM)plane CMB - NIM
2. Drive from Niamey (NIM) to Gaocar
25h 53m
$827–2,307

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) flights

15Weekly Planes

24h 24mAverage Duration

$780Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Mali.

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Distance: 9,650.1 km
Duration: 21h

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mali?

SriLankan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) twice daily.

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Bamako(opens in a new window), Mali(opens in a new window)

Bamako (Bambara: ߓߡߊ߬ߞߐ߬ Bàmakɔ̌, Fulah: 𞤄𞤢𞤥𞤢𞤳𞤮 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. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Bamako

National Museum of Mali(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Malí (French: Musée national du Mali) is an archaeological and anthropological museum located in Bamako, the capital of Mali. It presents permanent and temporary exhibits on the history of Mali, as well as the musical instruments, dress, and ritual objects associated with Mali's various ethnic groups. Concrete models of several important cultural landmarks, such as the mosques of Djenné and Timbuktu are displayed outside on the grounds of the museum.

Places to stay in Bamako

Grand MiCasa ACI 2000(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Radisson Collection Hotel Bamako(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

ONOMO Hotel Bamako(Opens in a new window)

7.0Pleasant

Le Baobab(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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