Cheap flights from Mombasa
The main transportation hub of Mombasa is Moi International Airport, located just 8 kilometers from the city center. This aviation hub offers numerous routes, including regular service to Nairobi (338 flights per week), Addis Ababa (28 flights per week), and Dubai (15 flights per week). Zanzibar City also remains a popular destination, with 14 flights departing every week.
Passengers are served by 19 airlines, with Air Jamaica and Kenya Airways operating the highest number of flights. Travelers can choose from domestic routes across Kenya as well as international flights to Europe and the Middle East. To make trip planning easier, you'll find city cards with convenient interest filters and the current weather further down the page.
Mombasa — Lamu
Mombasa — Nairobi
Mombasa — Eldoret
Mombasa — Kisumu
Mombasa — Zanzibar City
Mombasa — Entebbe
Mombasa — Addis Ababa
Mombasa — Istanbul
Mombasa — Dubai
Mombasa — Kigali
Mombasa — Milan
Mombasa — Frankfurt am Main
Flight insights from Mombasa
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Mombasa — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Mombasa are Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Dubai. Nairobi leads with around 338 flights a week.
- Nairobi338 flights/week
- Addis Ababa28 flights/week
- Dubai15 flights/week
- Zanzibar City14 flights/week
- Frankfurt am Main10 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Mombasa head to Kenya, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates. Kenya alone accounts for about 80% of all direct routes.
- Kenyaavg $90
- Ethiopiaavg $233
- United Arab Emiratesavg $307
- Tanzaniaavg $221
- Germanyavg $380
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Mombasa range from Nairobi at $68 to Frankfurt am Main at $380 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Nairobifrom $68
- Addis Ababafrom $233
- Dubaifrom $307
- Zanzibar Cityfrom $221
- Frankfurt am Mainfrom $380
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Mombasa right now are Lamu from $52, Nairobi from $68 and Eldoret from $113.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Mombasa is to Tokyo at about 14h 50m, followed by Osaka (14h 21m) and Seoul (13h 23m).
- Tokyo14h 50m
- Osaka14h 21m
- Seoul13h 23m
- Rio de Janeiro12h 11m
- Chengdu10h 32m
Popular destinations from Mombasa
Kenya
Ethiopia
United Arab Emirates
Tanzania
Germany
Kenya
Uganda
Turkey
Kenya
Rwanda
Italy
Netherlands
Kenya
Italy
Poland
South Africa
Somalia
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Malaysia
United Kingdom
Malawi
Egypt
Ethiopia
Burundi
India
France
India
Thailand
Egypt
India
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
India
Zimbabwe
Kuwait
Pakistan
Spain
India
India
Russian Federation
Zambia
India
Iran
Korea, Republic Of
Vietnam
Turkey
Vietnam
Madagascar (Malagasy)
India
Japan
Japan
Ivory Coast
Brazil
Iran
India
Congo Democratic Republic Of
Nigeria
ChinaFrequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Mombasa?
- Currently, there are scheduled flights from the city to 15 key destinations. Passengers can choose between short domestic hops and international flights to Europe, Asia, and East Africa.
- What are the most popular destinations from Mombasa?
- The highest demand is for flights to Nairobi (338 departures per week), Addis Ababa (28 departures), and Dubai (15 departures). Routes to Zanzibar and Frankfurt are also popular, providing reliable connections to top resorts and major hubs.
- How many airlines fly from Mombasa?
- 19 airlines operate flights from the city. The largest carriers by weekly flight volume include Air Jamaica, Kenya Airways, and Flex Flight APS.
- Which airports serve Mombasa?
- The primary and only major international hub is Moi International Airport (MBA). The airport is located just 8 kilometers from the city center, allowing travelers to reach the terminals quickly from the main tourist areas.
- How can I find cheap flights from Mombasa?
- To find the best deals, we recommend booking your seats at least several weeks in advance and checking flights for different days of the week. It is also worth looking at destinations with a high frequency of flights, where competition between carriers helps keep prices more flexible.