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How much do flights to Mombasa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£267

Cheapest round-trip

£265

Average round-trip

£441

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Moi International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Mombasa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Skyward Express LimitedSEWOWYes
Hahn Air Technologies X1Yes
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
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Mombasa. The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Fly Safair, Skyward Express Limited, Hahn Air Technologies, and Ethiopian Airlines. Johannesburg and Mombasa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Mombasa?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Mombasa with Kenya Airways, Fly Safair, Skyward Express Limited, Hahn Air Technologies, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Mombasa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Mombasa?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 Mombasa?
There are a number of airports in and around Mombasa. The main one is Moi International and other nearby airports include Moi International, Malindi, Ukunda, Tanga, Vipingo.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Mombasa depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Mombasa arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Mombasa depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Mombasa arrive?

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