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How much do flights to Mombasa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£42

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£79

Cheapest round-trip

£81

Average round-trip

£88

Nonstop flights in June

£40 – £229

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
Jomo Kenyatta International
Arrive to
Moi International
Average flights per week
263
Flight distance
423 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Nairobi to Mombasa in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Kenya Airways
---3---------44
Skyward Express Limited
------11333
Safarilink Aviation
------11211
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Saturday 4 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Kenya Airways
4324256
Skyward Express Limited
3223323
Safarilink Aviation
1---11211
Weekly flights: 51 totalDaily flights: 7.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 6 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Kenya Airways
5555463
Skyward Express Limited
3223333
Safarilink Aviation
1---112---1
Weekly flights: 58 totalDaily flights: 8.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 6 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Kenya Airways
3443456
Skyward Express Limited
3224344
Safarilink Aviation
1---112---1
Weekly flights: 57 totalDaily flights: 8.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
Hahn Air Technologies X1Yes
Skyward Express LimitedSEWOWYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes

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
27 Jun
17%
27°C23°C
4 Jul
25%
27°C23°C
Sunday
28 Jun
36%
28°C23°C
5 Jul
17%
28°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
73%
27°C23°C
6 Jul
36%
28°C23°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
42%
28°C23°C
7 Jul
49%
27°C23°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
23%
28°C23°C
8 Jul
44%
27°C23°C
Thursday
2 Jul
22%
28°C23°C
9 Jul
23%
27°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
36%
27°C23°C
10 Jul
19%
27°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to Mombasa. The distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 423 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Safarilink Aviation, Hahn Air Technologies, Skyward Express Limited, Kenya Airways, and Air Tanzania. Nairobi and Mombasa have 263 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Nairobi to Mombasa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Mombasa takes around 1.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Mombasa?
The flight distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 423 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Mombasa?
Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and Mombasa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Hahn Air Technologies, Skyward Express Limited, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Malindi, Eldoret, London, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Manchester, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Sydney, Mogadishu, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Melbourne.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mombasa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mombasa and London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Zanzibar, Kisumu, Frankfurt, Entebbe, Dubai, Harare, Lamu, Sydney, Riyadh, Berlin, Ho Chi Minh City, Vienna, Jeddah, Kigali, Bujumbura, Larnaca.
Which airports are there in Nairobi?
Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
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 Nairobi and Mombasa?
Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Mombasa with Safarilink Aviation, Hahn Air Technologies, Skyward Express Limited, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania.
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