Travelling from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA): What you need to know
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport flight.
Mombasa (where Mombassa Moi International Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA) is the busiest route. You can pick from 3 direct services every week between IST and MBA.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to MBA, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to MBA.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to MBA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Work a stopover into your journey at Dubai International Airport (DXB). It's a key transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA) out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to MBA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
68% of flights out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MBA:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport flight.
Getting from Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA) to central Mombasa
From Mombassa Moi International Airport, central Mombasa is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport is Rs76,267. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs187,675. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to MBA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA)
August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA). Visit Mombasa in December for a more low-key escape.
Book a Istanbul to MBA plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mombasa to range from 24ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC.
More about Mombasa
Start your Mombasa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Mombassa Moi International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mombasa itinerary.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Kenya waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres northeast of Mombasa, a visit to Malindi will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Golden Beach, Marafa-Hells Kitchen and Marine park.