There are 3 ways to get from Bamako to Kano by plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
best- Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane BKO - KAN
9h 46m$529–1,536Drive 2,250.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Bamako to Kanocar 2,250.1 km
32h 59m$258–372Fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane BKO - ABV
- Take the taxi from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Kanotaxi
13h 24m$563–1,479
Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bamako to Kano is to drive which costs $250 - $380 and takes 32h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Bamako to Kano is to fly which takes 9h 46m and costs $500 - $1,600.
The distance between Bamako and Kano is 1811 km. The road distance is 2250.1 km.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Bamako to Kano, including transfers.
Kano is 1h ahead of Bamako. It is currently 5:06 AM in Bamako and 6:06 AM in Kano.
Yes, the driving distance between Bamako to Kano is 2250 km. It takes approximately 32h 59m to drive from Bamako to Kano.
There are four+ hotels available in Kano.
What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Kano, Nigeria?
ASKY and Air Peace fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) once daily.
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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