Cheap flights from Cairo to Mombasa from £282

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Thu, Jul 23
Cairo CAIMombasa MBA
£282
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Tue, Jul 21
Cairo CAIMombasa MBA
£287
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Wed, Jul 22
Cairo CAIMombasa MBA
£287
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Thu, Jul 23
Cairo CAIMombasa MBA
£287
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Thu, Jul 23
Cairo CAIMombasa MBA
£297
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Wed, Jul 22
Cairo CAIMombasa MBA
£306
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Tue, Jul 21 – Mon, Jul 27
Cairo CAIMombasa MBA
£518
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
Cairo CAIMombasa MBA
£520
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Wed, Jul 22 – Tue, Jul 28
Cairo CAIMombasa MBA
£541
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
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How much do flights to Mombasa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£282

Cheapest round-trip

£518

Average round-trip

£581

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Kenya Airways

Getting from Mombasa airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: matatu minibuses and local buses.

Mombasa, Kenya's second-largest city and a major coastal destination, is served by Moi International Airport (MBA), located approximately 10 km west of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, matatus (shared minibuses), and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The coastal city's transport infrastructure provides travelers with affordable and convenient options to reach hotels, beaches, and the historic Old Town.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-40 min

KES 1,500 – KES 2,500; KES 1,500–2,500 (USD 10–17); fixed rates to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

20-40 min

KES 800 – KES 1,500; KES 800–1,500 (USD 5–10); varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

30-50 min

KES 50–100 (USD 0.35–0.70); from main road

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

local experience on budget

25-45 min

KES 0 – KES 2,000; KES 0–2,000 (USD 0–14); often complimentary at resorts

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

resort guests

20-35 min

KES 3,000 – KES 5,000; KES 3,000–5,000 (USD 20–35); pre-booked

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

20-40 min

KES 4,000 – KES 10,000; KES 4,000–10,000 (USD 28–70) per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the coast

Notes:

  • Prices in KES; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Matatus depart from the main road outside the airport; a short walk from the terminal is required.
  • Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Bolt) are widely available but may have limited drivers during off-peak hours.
  • Traffic congestion is common during morning and evening rush hours; allow extra time.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Mombasa

Depart from
Cairo International
Arrive to
Moi International
Average flights per week
311
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cairo to Mombasa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Mombasa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January31°C24°C
February32°C24°C
March32°C25°C
April30°C25°C
May29°C24°C
June28°C23°C
July27°C22°C
August28°C22°C
September28°C22°C
October29°C23°C
November30°C24°C
December31°C24°C
Hottest Month
32°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
August
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
36%
28°C23°C
18 Jul
62%
28°C23°C
Sunday
12 Jul
19%
28°C22°C
19 Jul
63%
28°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
20%
28°C23°C
20 Jul
57%
27°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
22%
28°C23°C
21 Jul
57%
27°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
20%
28°C22°C
22 Jul
37%
27°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
28°C22°C
23 Jul
38%
28°C23°C
Friday
17 Jul
39%
27°C22°C
24 Jul
57%
28°C22°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Fly Dubai, Egyptair, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Cairo and Mombasa have 311 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Birmingham, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Medina, Riyadh, Aswan, Luxor, Amman, Glasgow, Madrid, Dubai, Istanbul, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Bristol, Dammam, Abu Dhabi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mombasa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mombasa and London, Nairobi, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Zanzibar, Kisumu, Frankfurt, Entebbe, Dubai, Harare, Lamu, Sydney, Riyadh, Berlin, Ho Chi Minh City, Vienna, Jeddah, Kigali, Bujumbura.
Which airports are there in Cairo?
Cairo is mainly served by Cairo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cairo West Airport.
What airports are near Cairo?
The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Borg El Arab.
What airports are near Mombasa?
The main airport in Mombasa is Moi International. It is also served by Moi International, Malindi, Ukunda, Tanga, Vipingo.
Which airlines fly between Cairo and Mombasa?
Currently, you can fly between Cairo and Mombasa with Kenya Airways, Fly Dubai, Egyptair, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairo and Mombasa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairo and Mombasa, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairo and Mombasa?
Traveling between Cairo and Mombasa, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairo?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Borg El Arab
How many airports are there near Mombasa?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Mombasa depart?
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