Cheap flights from Malé to Mombasa from £494

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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Malé MLEMombasa MBA
£494
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Tue, Apr 28
Malé MLEMombasa MBA
£502
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Mon, Apr 27
Malé MLEMombasa MBA
£502
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Malé MLEMombasa MBA
£506
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Tue, Apr 28
Malé MLEMombasa MBA
£513
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Malé MLEMombasa MBA
£514
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
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£1,075
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Tue, Apr 28 – Mon, May 4
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£1,095
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Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
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£1,098
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Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
Malé MLEMombasa MBA
£1,102
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Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
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How much do flights to Mombasa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£494

Cheapest round-trip

£1,075

Average round-trip

£1,082

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

IndiGo Airlines

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-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

Depart from
Velana International
Arrive to
Moi International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Malé to Mombasa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Skyward Express LimitedSEWOWYes

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 Apr
88%
30°C26°C
18 Apr
86%
30°C25°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
19 Apr
89%
30°C25°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
30°C25°C
20 Apr
82%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
87%
30°C25°C
21 Apr
82%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
89%
30°C25°C
22 Apr
86%
30°C25°C
Thursday
16 Apr
86%
29°C25°C
23 Apr
85%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
30°C25°C
24 Apr
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Skyward Express Limited. Malé and Mombasa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Colombo, London, Kathmandu, Abu Dhabi, Bali, Dubai, Denpasar, Glasgow, Phuket Province, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Manila, New Delhi, Mumbai, Phuket City, Bengaluru, Hong Kong.
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.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
What airports are near Mombasa?
The main airport in Mombasa is Moi International. It is also served by Moi International, Ukunda, Malindi, Tanga, Vipingo.
Which airlines fly between Malé and Mombasa?
Currently, you can fly between Malé and Mombasa with IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Kenya Airways, Skyward Express Limited.
When’s the best time to travel between Malé and Mombasa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Malé 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 Malé and Mombasa?
Traveling between Malé 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 Malé?
There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International
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, Ukunda, Malindi, Tanga, Vipingo.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malé and Mombasa depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malé and Mombasa arrive?
What time do flights between Malé and Mombasa depart?
What time do flights between Malé and Mombasa arrive?

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