---
iata: BKO
name: Modibo Keita International Airport
city: Bamako
country: Mali
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.aeroportsdumali.ml/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.aeroportsdumali.ml/'
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modibo_Keita_International_Airport'
  - 'https://www.airportroutes.com/airports/gabs/'
quickFacts:
  - IATA BKO / ICAO GABS — Modibo Keita International Airport
  - >-
    Bamako’s main international gateway with West African, North African and
    regional service; carrier schedules change, and no separately verified
    lounge is included.
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes used.
  - 'Water options empty: no sourced current fountain map or bottle price.'
bentoTips:
  - label: Schedules
    title: Check the operating-day pattern
    detail: >-
      Use the linked airport or airline schedule before leaving for the
      terminal.
    summary: Flight frequencies can vary by carrier and season.
    category: timing
  - label: Flow
    title: Allow time for formalities
    detail: >-
      Follow the airline’s check-in and document guidance rather than an
      invented buffer.
    summary: No official MCT or security-wait minutes are published in this guide.
    category: terminal
  - label: Live status
    title: Confirm the flight on the day
    detail: Recheck the carrier and airport source before departure.
    summary: Regional schedules and lounge operations can change.
    category: status
  - label: Terminal food
    title: Keep terminal expectations modest
    detail: Bring a plan for your connection and verify live concessions on arrival.
    summary: No current itemized food or bottle prices are used here.
    category: food
lounges: []
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 5.7
slug: bko
region: Africa
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# Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
Bamako, Mali · Africa
Bamako’s main international gateway with West African, North African and regional service; carrier schedules change, and no separately verified lounge is included.
## Airportist Score

**5.7 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 5.7 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 5.5 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 5.7 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 5.9 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 5.0 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: International passenger terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Mali’s principal international gateway
- West Africa regional connections
- Passengers checking ADM and airline updates

## Watch out for

- Security and operating conditions can change
- No separately verified lounge details used
- No published MCT or security wait minutes

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- [Lounge directory](/airports/bko/lounges.md) (free)
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- [Amenities](/airports/bko/amenities.md) (free)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/bko/tips.md) (free)
- [Water](/airports/bko/water.md) (free)
- [Full guide](/airports/bko/guide.md) (free)
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