Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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440 km

Distance

Weather now

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+84°F

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Airports

MBA

8km

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November

2025

Flight prices from Nairobi to Mombasa

Typically the return flight from Nairobi to Mombasa costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Mombasa?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Nairobi to Mombasa flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $58 to $58. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $58 – $58.

Is Mombasa an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Nairobi to Mombasa with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Nairobi to Mombasa

We could not found any direct flights to Mombasa, if you are flying from Nairobi. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Kenya).

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Airports in Mombasa and Nairobi

Mombasa has 1 airport and Nairobi has 2 airports.

Mombasa

Nairobi

Moi International Airport (MBA)

8 km from Mombasa city center.

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Taxi

~10 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Mombasa is better?

The closest airport to Mombasa city center is Moi International Airport (MBA) with 8 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Moi International Airport (MBA), trip will take 10 min.

Planning a trip from Nairobi to Mombasa? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Mombasa looks currently:

Today, 20 November

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+84°F

Rain

7 m/s

71 %

Fri, 21 November

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+86°F

Rain

8 m/s

65 %

Sat, 22 November

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+82°F

Rain

6 m/s

69 %

Sun, 23 November

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+84°F

Rain

5 m/s

62 %

Mon, 24 November

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+84°F

Rain

6 m/s

62 %

Tue, 25 November

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+86°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

58 %

Wed, 26 November

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+84°F

Rain

5 m/s

63 %

Thu, 27 November

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+84°F

Rain

5 m/s

65 %

Fri, 28 November

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+86°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

60 %

Sat, 29 November

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+86°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

62 %

Sun, 30 November

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+84°F

Rain

7 m/s

64 %

Mon, 01 December

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+82°F

Rain

6 m/s

68 %

Tue, 02 December

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+84°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

60 %

Wed, 03 December

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+84°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

58 %

Thu, 04 December

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+86°F

Rain

6 m/s

59 %

Fri, 05 December

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+86°F

Rain

7 m/s

61 %

How expensive is Mombasa?

Mombasa prices compared to Nairobi:

Mombasa is in average 2% cheaper than Nairobi. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Transport (+2%) and Salaries (+4%).

Some Price Examples (vs Nairobi):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$4.43 vs $6.33

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$63.33 vs $44.34

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McMeal at McDonalds

$6.33 vs $7.90

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.27 vs $3.51

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.86 vs $0.66

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.94 vs $0.63

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.09 vs $1.27

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.64 vs $0.66

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.79 vs $1.99

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$15.20 vs $13.53

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$9.63 vs $8.16

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Banana (1kg)

$1.47 vs $1.24

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$7.60 vs $12.66

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.42 vs $2.64

Mombasa in average is 2% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Buy, Childcare, Rent prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Nairobi to Mombasa? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Mombasa has?

There are 1 of airport in Mombasa: Moi International Airport. The closest one is Moi International Airport which is 8 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Nairobi and Mombasa?

A passenger flying direct from Nairobi to Mombasa will travel around 440 km.

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

You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.

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What’s the weather like in Mombasa?

On average you could expect +75°F in July to +84°F in November. Currently, it is Rain and +84°F in Mombasa.

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Is there a direct connection between Nairobi and Mombasa?

No, there are no direct flights to Mombasa if you are flying from Nairobi.

Mombasa guide

Mombasa themes

This is what Mombasa is known for:

Location

Mombasa is located in Kenya, 440 km away from Nairobi:

Mombasa time zone

Both Nairobi and Mombasa have the same time zone

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07:12

Time in Mombasa right now

Currency and exchange rate

1000 equals NaN United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals NaN .

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KSh1,000 = $0

Exchange rate

Visa to Kenya

E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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E-visa is required

For US citizens

Language in Kenya

Official language in Kenya is Swahili, English. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Swahili, English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Mombasa might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Be careful

Mombasa pros and cons

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