Cheap flights to Mombasa
14 cities have regular scheduled flights to Mombasa (MBA). 20 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Zanzibar City, Frankfurt am Main. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Lamu — Mombasa
Nairobi — Mombasa
Eldoret — Nairobi
Kisumu — Nairobi
Kigali — Addis Ababa
Entebbe — Mombasa
Zanzibar City — Dar es Salaam
Dubai — Mombasa
Sharjah — Nairobi
Addis Ababa — Nairobi
Warsaw — Frankfurt am Main
Popular departure cities to Mombasa
Flight insights to Mombasa
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Mombasa — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Mombasa come from Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Dubai. Nairobi leads with around 336 flights a week.
- Nairobi336 flights/week
- Addis Ababa28 flights/week
- Dubai15 flights/week
- Zanzibar City14 flights/week
- Frankfurt am Main12 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Mombasa depart from Kenya, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates. Kenya alone accounts for about 80% of all direct routes.
- Kenyaavg $93
- Ethiopiaavg $365
- United Arab Emiratesavg $235
- Tanzaniaavg $228
- Germanyavg $478
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Mombasa range from Nairobi at $70 to Frankfurt am Main at $478 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Nairobifrom $70
- Addis Ababafrom $365
- Dubaifrom $235
- Zanzibar Cityfrom $228
- Frankfurt am Mainfrom $478
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Mombasa from right now are Lamu from $57, Nairobi from $70 and Eldoret from $121.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Mombasa is from Frankfurt am Main at about 9h 5m, followed by Warsaw (8h 49m) and Milan (8h 32m).
- Frankfurt am Main9h 5m
- Warsaw8h 49m
- Milan8h 32m
- Rome7h 55m
- Istanbul7h 3m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Mombasa?
- There are 14+ cities with regular flights to Mombasa, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Mombasa depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Mombasa from Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Zanzibar City, Frankfurt am Main. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Mombasa?
- 20 airlines operate flights to Mombasa, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Mombasa?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Mombasa?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.