How to find cheap flights to Moi International Airport (MBA)
At the moment, £275 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Moi International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to MBA for £412.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Mombasa, where Moi International Airport is located.
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If you aren't in a rush to get to Mombasa, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Moi International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Mombasa
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Mombasa.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MBA.
July is the most popular month for flights to MBA. Go then if you're eager to see Mombasa at its busiest and best.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Mombasa then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Mombasa is warmest in March, with averages of between 24ºC and 34ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in August, when they range from 21ºC to 28ºC.
With two days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Mombasa.
Rain is more likely during April, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Flying to Moi International Airport (MBA): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Mombasa quickly. Take a direct flight to Moi International Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to travel with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your MBA plane ticket with Kenya Airways. Up to 70% of its flights into this airport arrive as planned.
The timezone at MBA is UTC+3.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Moi International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to MBA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in MBA. Line up your ride with Green Motion, Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mombasa and beyond.
Moi International Airport has an on-time rating of 63%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Mombasa from Moi International Airport (MBA)
The distance from MBA to central Mombasa is about 10 kms (6 miles).
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to MBA.
If you want to stay near the action in Mombasa, book a room at one of these comfy hotels:
Mombasa highlights
Put these leading sights at the top of your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Mombasa:
Mombasa Marine National Park: Located around 3 kms (2 miles) east of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Miritini Botanical Garden: You'll find this park roughly 11 kms (7 miles) west of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Mombasa.
Fort Jesus: Want more reasons to visit Mombasa? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 3 kms (2 miles) south-east of the city centre.
How to get to Kilifi from Moi International Airport (MBA)
The nearby city of Kilifi is about 72 kms (45 miles) from MBA. Heading to the centre by cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Travelling from Moi International Airport (MBA) to Mariakani
Mariakani is around 24 kms (15 miles) from Moi International Airport if that's where you're going.
By car, the trip takes roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of Kenya
Kenya has plenty more surprises in store. Continue on to Malindi, located about 105 kms (65 miles) north-east of Mombasa. Blue Water Safari, C'est la Vie Resort and Spa and Golden Beach have to be on your to-do list.
Another city in Kenya that belongs on your itinerary is Kilifi. From Mombasa, it's roughly 48 kms (30 miles) north-east and offers top sights like Arabuko sokoke forest and Mnarani ruins. Stop by Lovers Park too.
Make room for one more stop with Voi. Roughly 137 kms (85 miles) north-west of Mombasa, Voi War cemetery, Voi and ACK Christ Church, Kaloleni, Voi give you plenty of reason to visit.