Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mombasa Airport (MBA): what you need to know
Mombasa's timezone is UTC+3, making Mombasa three hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LHR to MBA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Mombasa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and MBA include:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Mombasa Airport flight is Rs149,406. A return ticket right now is Rs221,159. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to MBA, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mombasa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mombasa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mombasa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Mombasa Airport (MBA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MBA instead:
Explore without limits with a Mombasa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car and chase adventure across Mombasa and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mombasa Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to central Mombasa
Mombasa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Mombasa. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mombasa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Mombasa. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mombasa Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Mombasa, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to MBA in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Kenya
You've done Mombasa, now it's time to explore other corners of Kenya. Journey around 434 kilometres north-west to Nairobi to tick off its leading sights. From Masai Mara National Reserve to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Thika is another must-experience destination in Kenya and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Mombasa. No journey is complete without experiencing Fourteen Falls, Shree Hindu Sanatan Dharma Mandir and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.