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Thu, May 21
Nairobi NBOMombasa MBA
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Sat, May 23 – Fri, May 29
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How much do flights to Mombasa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£42

Cheapest round-trip

£82

Nonstop flights in May

£42 – £160

Most popular airline

Jambojet

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
Jomo Kenyatta International
Arrive to
Moi International
Average flights per week
272
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 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Skyward Express Limited
---------------51
Kenya Airways
---------------------
Jambojet
---------------4---
Safarilink Aviation
------------------1
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 5 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Skyward Express Limited
3154454
Kenya Airways
---121---------
Jambojet
---232---------
Safarilink Aviation
---112---21
Weekly flights: 44 totalDaily flights: 6.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 5 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Skyward Express Limited
5455455
Kenya Airways
222------------
Jambojet
6662---------
Safarilink Aviation
---11------22
Weekly flights: 65 totalDaily flights: 9.29 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Skyward Express Limited
5455555
Kenya Airways
---353---------
Jambojet
---------------------
Safarilink Aviation
---------------------
Weekly flights: 45 totalDaily flights: 6.43 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa

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

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
9 May
86%
29°C24°C
16 May
83%
29°C24°C
Sunday
10 May
90%
29°C24°C
17 May
84%
29°C25°C
Monday
11 May
85%
29°C24°C
18 May
69%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
12 May
89%
29°C25°C
19 May
77%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
13 May
89%
29°C25°C
20 May
78%
29°C25°C
Thursday
14 May
88%
29°C24°C
21 May
88%
29°C24°C
Friday
15 May
87%
28°C25°C
22 May
87%
29°C24°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 Jambojet, Hahn Air Technologies, Kenya Airways, Skyward Express Limited, and Safarilink Aviation. Nairobi and Mombasa have 272 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 1.2 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 Skyward Express Limited, Hahn Air Technologies, Kenya Airways, Hahn Air, Safarilink Aviation, Jambojet.
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, Ukunda, Malindi, Tanga, Vipingo.
Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Mombasa?
Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Mombasa with Jambojet, Hahn Air Technologies, Kenya Airways, Skyward Express Limited, Safarilink Aviation.
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