Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mombasa and Nairobi takes around 1.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Mombasa and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Mombasa and Nairobi is 423 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Mombasa and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Safarilink Aviation, Skyward Express Limited, Kenya Airways, A.P.G. Distribution System, Jambojet.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Mombasa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mombasa and Zanzibar, Entebbe, Lamu, Dar es Salaam, Kisumu, Eldoret, Dubai, Barcelona, New York, Milan, Addis Ababa, Rome, Ankara, Bucharest, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Arusha, Chennai, Phoenix, Kraków.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Entebbe, Kisumu, Malindi, Ukunda, Eldoret, Addis Ababa, Lamu, New York, London, Juba, Zanzibar, Accra, Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Paris, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Cape Town, Mumbai, Dubai.

Question 6

What airports are near Mombasa?

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

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, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Mombasa and Nairobi?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Mombasa and Nairobi thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Mombasa and Nairobi can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

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What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Mombasa and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between Mombasa and Nairobi with Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Skyward Express Limited, Ethiopian Airlines, Hahn Air.

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mombasa and Nairobi, 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 12

What flights operate between Mombasa and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Mombasa and Nairobi, 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 13

How many airports are there near Mombasa?

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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

Question 14

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mombasa and Nairobi 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

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

Question 18

What time do flights between Mombasa and Nairobi 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$46
Cheapest round-trip	$86
Nonstop flights in May	$45 – $792
Most popular airline	Kenya Airways

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	3	---	---	---
Jambojet	---	---	6	3	3	---	---

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
Kenya Airways	---	---	3	8	4	1	2
Jambojet	---	---	---	---	---	---	2

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
Kenya Airways	3	5	7	10	6	10	6
Jambojet	1	1	1	3	---	1	2

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
Kenya Airways	3	7	8	9	8	9	4
Jambojet	2	1	6	5	3	---	1

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Flights starting at $45. Choose between Kenya Airways, Jambojet, or Skyward Express Limited to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Jambojet	JMA	JM	Yes	0 0
Skyward Express Limited	SEW	OW	Yes	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Hahn Air		H1	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	14°C
February	27°C	15°C
March	27°C	15°C
April	24°C	15°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	22°C	13°C
July	22°C	13°C
August	23°C	13°C
September	25°C	14°C
October	25°C	15°C
November	24°C	15°C
December	24°C	14°C