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How much do flights to Mombasa cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £561 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £1,274 |
Average round-trip | £1,596 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
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.
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-KES 100 (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
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Mombasa
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | No |
| Skyward Express Limited | SEW | OW | Yes |
| Jambojet | JMA | JM | Yes |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | No |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Mombasa
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 31°C | 24°C |
| February | 32°C | 24°C |
| March | 32°C | 25°C |
| April | 30°C | 25°C |
| May | 29°C | 24°C |
| June | 28°C | 23°C |
| July | 27°C | 22°C |
| August | 28°C | 22°C |
| September | 28°C | 22°C |
| October | 29°C | 23°C |
| November | 30°C | 24°C |
| December | 31°C | 24°C |
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