How to find cheap flights to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA)
Currently, £352 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Mombassa Moi International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to MBA for £522.
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Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Mombasa, where Mombassa Moi International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Mombasa, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Mombassa Moi International Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Mombasa
May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Mombasa.
To find the cheapest month for flights to MBA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Travel to Mombasa in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MBA, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Mombasa then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Mombasa is warmest in March, averaging between 24ºC and 34ºC.
Ranging from 21ºC to 28ºC, August sees the lowest temperatures.
With two days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Mombasa.
It rains the most in April, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Travelling to Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA): What you need to know
Travel to Mombasa without any stops. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Mombassa Moi International Airport:
Consider booking your MBA plane ticket with Kenya Airways. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 70% of flights into this hub arriving when expected.
The timezone at MBA is UTC+3.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to MBA. Choose any of these hotels near Mombassa Moi International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Mombassa Moi International Airport has an on-time rating of 58%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Mombasa from Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA)
MBA is about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Mombasa.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to MBA, it'll take around 35 minutes to get to the centre.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 50 minutes.
Mombasa has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Mombasa highlights
Put these leading sights at the top of your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Mombasa:
Mombasa Marine National Park: Around 8 kms (5 miles) east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Mombasa Beach: Hit up this landmark next. About 6 kms (4 miles) east of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Mombasa experience.
How to get to Kilifi from Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA)
Heading straight for Kilifi? From MBA, it'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there. The city is about 72 kms (45 miles) from the airport.
Travelling from Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA) to Mariakani
Mariakani is around 24 kms (15 miles) from Mombassa Moi International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Getting there by car takes roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of Kenya
Kenya isn't done impressing you yet. Keep going to Malindi, located around 105 kms (65 miles) northeast of Mombasa. Golden Beach, Marafa-Hells Kitchen and Marine park are just the start of its must-sees.
Another city in Kenya that will quickly win you over is Kilifi. From Mombasa, it's roughly 48 kms (30 miles) northeast and features highlights like Arabuko sokoke forest and Mnarani ruins. Stop by Mnarani Mosque too.