Statistics on London-Bamako flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Bamako (from: London)
The average price to go to Bamako from London airport is $ 812 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 709 (in may) and $ 1010 (in august), which is a saving of $ 103 or a surplus of $ 199 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $682 to $735 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bamako before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Bamako plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10600 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bamako from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 709, saving $ 103 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 812). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1010).
Flight London-Bamako: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 662 | $ 770 | good price |
| February | $ 645 | $ 760 | good price |
| March | $ 640 | $ 783 | fair price |
| April | $ 687 | $ 780 | fair price |
| May | $ 632 | $ 709 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 700 | $ 787 | fair price |
| July | $ 795 | $ 975 | high price |
| August | $ 865 | $ 1010 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 698 | $ 785 | fair price |
| October | $ 646 | $ 774 | good price |
| November | $ 641 | $ 736 | good price |
| December | $ 733 | $ 873 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Bamako
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Bamako range from $472 to $1154. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $472 to $525), 1% at the maximum price (from $1102 to $1154). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $682 to $735 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Bamako flight
There are 12 companies that serve London from Bamako airport: Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, EasyJet, Ethiopian Airlines, Vueling Airlines, British Airways, Wizz Air Uk, Air France, Wizz Air, wizz air malta and Air Algerie.
Data analysis:
Of the 10600 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the London->Bamako route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Bamako flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $16. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $28.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bamako to London departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $35. Conversely, departing from Bamako on a friday may cost you an additional $38.
Top prices London-Bamako
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Bamako | 25-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 640 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Bamako | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 591 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| London → Bamako | 02-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 530 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| London → Bamako | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 548 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Bamako | 08-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 521 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Bamako | 10-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 645 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Bamako | 11-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 694 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Bamako | 13-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 683 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Bamako | 12-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Bamako | 01-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 680 | layover flight with Air Algerie |
When to book your flight London - Bamako to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Bamako flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Bamako, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 744 $, which is a saving of 68 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (67 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Bamako flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 649 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 683), 2 to 3 months ($ 690) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 705 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 709), 5 to 6 months ($ 737) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 635 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 694), 2 to 3 months ($ 643), 4 to 5 months ($ 643) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 723 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 753), 4 to 5 months ($ 772) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 692 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 704) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 743), 2 to 3 months ($ 731) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 824 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 945), 2 to 3 months ($ 845) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 911 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 992), 2 to 3 months ($ 964) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 731 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 779) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 714 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 730), 3 to 4 months ($ 702) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 774), 2 to 3 months ($ 819) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Bamako are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $17 more.
London to Bamako: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 811 $640 to $891 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1044 $530 to $3247 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 708 $521 to $868 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 703 $690 to $720 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 680 $680 to $680 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 731 $731 to $731 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 789 $789 to $789 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 804 $803 to $804 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Bamako. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!