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Connecting route · France → Mali

Flights from Lyon to Bamako

There are no direct flights from Lyon to Bamako. The easiest way is one stop via Algiers or Casablanca, about 7h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 24m
LYSBKOALG

Lyon to Bamako at a glance

Fastest journey7h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Algiers or Casablanca

Best ways to fly from Lyon to Bamako

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LYS Algiers (ALG) BKO
Leg 1: Air Algérie, ASL Airlines France, Transavia France · Leg 2: Air Algérie
One airline, one ticket ~7h 24m
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2
LYS Casablanca (CMN) BKO
Leg 1: Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~7h 35m
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3
LYS Tunis (TUN) BKO
Leg 1: Nouvelair, Transavia France, Tunisair · Leg 2: Tunisair
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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LYS Paris (ORY) BKO
Leg 1: Transavia France · Leg 2: Corsair International
Self-transfer likely ~9h 09m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,877 km2,408 miles
Journey time
7h 24mestimate
Time difference
-1hBamako vs Lyon
Currency in Bamako
USD
Airports
LYS, GNB → BKO

Flights from Lyon to Bamako: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Bamako?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Algiers, Casablanca and Tunis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lyon to Bamako?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,877 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Bamako?
The best connecting points are Algiers (ALG), Casablanca (CMN), Tunis (TUN) and Paris (ORY). Air Algérie flies both legs via Algiers, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Bamako?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Bamako: Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Bamako?
Bamako is 1 hour behind Lyon.

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