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Airports in Mali

Mali has 33 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 3 medium-sized airports; 5 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Bamako, is served by Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO).

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All airfields & heliports

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List of airports in Mali

Airport	City	IATA	ICAO	Type	Elevation
Modibo Keita International Airport Meet & Greet →	Bamako	BKO	GABS	Large airport	1,247 ft
Tombouktou Airport	Timbuktu	TOM	GATB	Large airport	863 ft
Gao International Airport	Gao	GAQ	GAGO	Medium airport	870 ft
Kayes Dag Dag Airport	Kayes	KYS	GAKD	Medium airport	164 ft
Mopti Airport	Sévaré	MZI	GAMB	Medium airport	906 ft
Goundam Airport (no scheduled flights)	Goundam	GUD	GAGM	Small airport	866 ft
Kenieba Airport (no scheduled flights)	Kenieba	KNZ	GAKA	Small airport	449 ft
Nara Airport (no scheduled flights)	Keibane	NRM	GANK	Small airport	889 ft
Nioro du Sahel Airport (no scheduled flights)	Nioro du Sahel	NIX	GANR	Small airport	778 ft
Sikasso (Dignangan) Airport (no scheduled flights)	Sikasso	KSS	GASO	Small airport	1,301 ft
Yélimané Airport (no scheduled flights)	Yélimané	EYL	GAYE	Small airport	325 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Mali has 33 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #132 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 2 large airports, 3 medium-sized airports and 5 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 28 are small airstrips, heliports (4) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Mali

The main international gateways are Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) in Bamako and Tombouktou Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu. The capital, Bamako, is served by Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 5 cities across Mali, with 3 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Tombouktou Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, the southernmost Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) in Bamako.

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in Mali — BKO — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Algeria (39 large/medium airports), Senegal (10 large/medium airports), Côte d'Ivoire (7 large/medium airports) and Niger (6 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Mali.

Before you fly to Mali

Airports in neighbouring countries

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Mali?

Mali has 33 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 3 medium-sized airports; 5 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Bamako, is served by Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO).

What are the main international airports in Mali?

Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), Bamako and Tombouktou Airport (TOM), Timbuktu.

Which airport serves Bamako?

Modibo Keita International Airport — IATA code BKO.