Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zanzibar and Mombasa takes around 0.69 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Zanzibar and Mombasa?

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The flight distance between Zanzibar and Mombasa is 247 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Zanzibar and Mombasa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Safarilink Aviation.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Manchester, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Muscat, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mafia Island, Entebbe, Harare, Amsterdam, Kigali, Bucharest, Istanbul, Pemba Island, Willemstad.

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, Nairobi, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Kisumu, Frankfurt, Entebbe, Dubai, Harare, Lamu, Sydney, Riyadh, Berlin, Ho Chi Minh City, Vienna, Jeddah, Kigali, Bujumbura, Larnaca.

Question 6

What airports are near Zanzibar?

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The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 7

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, Vipingo, Tanga.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Zanzibar and Mombasa?

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Currently, you can fly between Zanzibar and Mombasa with Kenya Airways, Skyward Express Limited, Precision Air, Hahn Air Technologies, Air Tanzania.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zanzibar 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 10

What flights operate between Zanzibar and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Zanzibar 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 11

How many airports are there near Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International

Question 12

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, Vipingo, Tanga.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar 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.

Question 15

What time do flights between Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Zanzibar 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£141
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£303
Cheapest round-trip	£275
Average round-trip	£350
Nonstop flights in August	£143 – £199

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

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
Safarilink Aviation	---	1	2	1	2	1	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Safarilink Aviation	2	1	2	1	2	1	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Safarilink Aviation	2	1	---	1	2	1	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
Skyward Express Limited	SEW	OW	Yes
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes
Hahn Air Technologies		X1	Yes
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes

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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