Modibo Keita International Airport, formerly Bamako-Senou Airport, is an international airport located about 15 kilometres south of the city centre of Bamako, the capital of Mali in West Africa.
The airport, which began operations in 1974, is managed by Aeroports du Mali (ADM). However, some foreign investors benefit from the airport’s profits. Modibo Keita is the only international airport in the country, and private jet charter to the country are operated from here. The airport is also home to the African Institute of Aviation Professions.
Mali Bamako Airport private jet charter prices
Although Modibo Keita Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Bamako are as follows.
| Heavy Jet | 66.150 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 86.600 EUR |
| VIP Airliner | 137.050 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
Modibo Keita International Airport history
The airport was built in 1974, adjacent to Air Base 101, used by the Mali Air Force. The first terminal building of the harbour, which was initially planned to serve 250 thousand people, was opened in 1975. In 2002, the second terminal building of 1.000 m² was built for the African Cup of Nations football tournament organised in Mali and was put into service before the start of the tournament.
The airport was modernised between 2007 and 2012 in a US$ 181 million project funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a US foreign aid agency. The modernisation included new road access, parking facilities and improvements to the airport area, as well as the construction of a new sewerage and waste treatment system.
10 places to visit in Bamako
Bamako, the largest and touristic centre of Mali, is one of the most interesting cities of the African continent with its cultural structure, natural beauties and unique architecture.
Among the places to visit in the city are Bamako Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the city, Muso Kunda Museum dedicated to women, Mali National Museum where historical and cultural artefacts of West Africa are exhibited, Bamako National Park, which attracts attention with its vegetation, King Fahd Bridge connecting Bamako to the old settlements of the city, G Point Hill, one of the most impressive natural beauties of the city, Medinakoura Bazaar, known as the pink market by the locals, Bamako Botanical Garden, home to many plant species, Bamako Zoo, home to different species, and Bamako Sacred Heart Cathedral, the most impressive Catholic church in the city.
Modibo Keita Airport to city centre
Taxis are the easiest way to get from the airport where public transport is not regular. Since there is no taximeter in the taxis serving in front of the airport 24/7, it may be necessary to bargain before the journey. It takes approximately 30 minutes for taxis to reach the city centre.
Apart from taxis, another alternative that can be used for transportation to the centre is to rent a car from the car rental services located in the port.
