Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Nairobi to Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Mombasa takes around 1.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Mombasa?

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The flight distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 423 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and Mombasa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Skyward Express Limited, Hahn Air, Hahn Air Technologies, Jambojet.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 8

What airports are near Mombasa?

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The main airport in Mombasa is Moi International. It is also served by Moi International, Malindi, Ukunda, Tanga, Vipingo.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Mombasa with Safarilink Aviation, Jambojet, Hahn Air Technologies, Skyward Express Limited, Hahn Air.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Nairobi and Mombasa?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Nairobi and Mombasa?

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Traveling between Nairobi 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli

Question 13

How many airports are there near Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Mombasa depart?

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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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Mombasa arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Mombasa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Nairobi and Mombasa depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Nairobi and Mombasa arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Mombasa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	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
Uber / Bolt	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
Matatu (shared minibus)	30-50 min	KES 50–100 (USD 0.35–0.70); from main road	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	local experience on budget
Hotel Shuttle	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
Private Transfer	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
Rental Car	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

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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