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Modibo Keita International Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-04-17 UTC

IATABKO
ICAOGABS
LocationBamako, Mali
Current Local Time UTC-1

Modibo Keita International Airport serves Bamako, the capital of Mali, and is the country's only international airport. Located approximately 15 kilometres south of the city centre in the Sénou district, it handles around 1.5 million passengers annually. The airport sits adjacent to Air Base 101, the main base of the Malian Air Force.

The airport underwent a major expansion between 2009 and 2012, funded by a US$181 million Millennium Challenge Corporation grant. The project replaced the original 1974 terminal with a new 15,600 square metre facility and extended the single runway from 2,706 metres to 3,180 metres, enabling it to accommodate wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 747.

Carriers serving BKO include Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie, Tunisair, ASKY Airlines, Air Sénégal, Mauritania Airlines, and Corsair, providing connections to Europe, the Middle East, and across West Africa. Ground transport to central Bamako takes 25 to 45 minutes by taxi.

🅿️ Parking

1 option
  • Aéroport International de Bamako

For full details, see our complete Modibo Keita International Airport parking guide.

🚗 Car Rentals

3 options
  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • Maxi Car Global Services

For full details, see our complete Modibo Keita International Airport car rentals guide.

🛋️ Lounges

1 option
  • ASAM S.A.

For full details, see our complete Modibo Keita International Airport lounges guide.

🏨 Hotels

7 options
  • Hotel Les Colibris
  • Radisson Blu
  • ONOMO Hotels
  • Azalai Hotels
  • GRANADA l'Amitié
  • Azalai Grand Hotel
  • Radisson Collection

For full details, see our complete Modibo Keita International Airport hotels guide.

🛫 Terminals

1 terminal
  • Main TerminalMixed

    Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie, Tunisair, ASKY Airlines, Air Sénégal, Mauritania Airlines, Corsair

🏙️ Nearby cities

3 cities
  • Bamako15 km north
  • Kati30 km northwest
  • Koulikoro65 km northeast

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 20231.5M
Runways1
Opened1974
Coordinates12.53°, -7.95°
Operated ByAéroports du Mali (ADM)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Modibo Keita International Airport?

Modibo Keita International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BKO, ICAO: GABS. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Modibo Keita International Airport located?

Modibo Keita International Airport is located in Bamako, Mali. The airport coordinates are 12.5335°, -7.9499°.

What services are available at Modibo Keita International Airport?

Modibo Keita International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 3 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 7 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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