Near Sénou District, Bamako, Mali
Named after the first president of Mali, Modibo Keita International Airport is the only international airport in the country. Formerly known as Bamako-Sénou International Airport when it was opened to air traffic in 1974, it's located approximately 15 km south of downtown Bamako.
My BFF and I made use of the free shuttle service provided by
Azalai Grand Hotel to go to the airport.
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| We were the only two people leaving the hotel for the airport at 4.05pm. |
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| The journey to the airport took close to 35 minutes. |
The check-in counters for Kenya Airways weren't opened yet when we reached there, and all guests had to wait outside the terminal building. We waited for about 15 minutes before we were allowed to go inside.
The transit area is small, but comfortable enough for me. There's no free Wi-Fi service available though.
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| There's a small coffee vending machine if you need a cup of joe. |
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| There's a decent selection of items at the duty free shop. |
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| Salon Zira is the only lounge at the airport, which is accessible via Priority Pass. |
The airport is open 24 hours.
I saw quite a number of United Nations aircraft departing from and landing at the airport. Air Base 101, which is used by Mali Air Force, is adjacent to the airport.
I know this is random, but there's a pot inside each cubicle in the toilet.
Since its upgrade between 2007 and 2012 that cost
US$18,000,000 (~S$24,388,200), which was funded by a United States foreign aid agency called Millennium Challenge Corporation, the airport has been maintained well.
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