Travelling from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Mombasa Airport (MBA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport.
Nairobi and Mombasa share the same timezone, UTC+3.
There are 116 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport flights every week.
To ensure you catch your NBO to MBA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport, so jetting to Mombasa (and then visiting more of Kenya!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Jambojet.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for NBO to MBA flights is Kenya Airways.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between NBO and MBA:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Zanzibar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
Rs13,859 is currently the best price for a one-way Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs27,606. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NBO to MBA.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
When it comes to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport's on-time performance, data shows 62% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport from central Nairobi, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near NBO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Mombasa Airport (MBA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MBA instead:
Explore without limits with a Mombasa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car and experience more of Mombasa and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Mombasa Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to central Mombasa
Mombasa Airport to the centre of Mombasa has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Mombasa in March.
The warmest month in Mombasa is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Mombasa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from NBO to MBA in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Kenya just waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres north-west of Mombasa, a trip to Nairobi will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.
Thika is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Mombasa. No trip is complete without visiting Fourteen Falls, Shree Hindu Sanatan Dharma Mandir and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.










