Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mombasa and Zanzibar takes around 0.75 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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The flight distance between Mombasa and Zanzibar is 247 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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Several carriers operate flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Safarilink Aviation, Hahn Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Mombasa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mombasa and Nairobi, Entebbe, Lamu, London, Eldoret, Kisumu, Brussels, Dublin, Mount Kilimanjaro, Addis Ababa, Berlin, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Rome, Dar es Salaam, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bucharest, Dubai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro, London, Nairobi, Kigali, Dublin, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Durban, Entebbe, Blantyre, Brussels, Bangkok, Port Elizabeth, Marrakesh, Pemba, Mwanza, Pemba Island, New Delhi, Harare.

Question 6

What airports are near Mombasa?

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The main airport in Mombasa is Moi International. It is also served by Moi International, Malindi, Ukunda, Tanga, Vipingo.

Question 7

What airports are near Zanzibar?

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The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Mombasa and Zanzibar thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Mombasa and Zanzibar can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Mombasa and Zanzibar with Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Jambojet, Hahn Air, Skyward Express Limited.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mombasa and Zanzibar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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Traveling between Mombasa and Zanzibar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Mombasa?

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There are a number of airports in and around Mombasa. The main one is Moi International and other nearby airports include Moi International, Malindi, Ukunda, Tanga, Vipingo

Question 14

How many airports are there near Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mombasa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mombasa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£135
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£133
Cheapest round-trip	£262
Average round-trip	£329
Nonstop flights in May	£133 – £292

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Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
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Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
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Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
Safarilink Aviation	1	---	---	---	1	---	---
Hahn Air	---	---	---	1	---	---	---
Jambojet	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Jambojet	JMA	JM	Yes	0 0
Hahn Air		H1	Yes	No
Skyward Express Limited	SEW	OW	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	26°C
February	30°C	26°C
March	30°C	26°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	28°C	24°C
June	27°C	23°C
July	27°C	23°C
August	27°C	23°C
September	28°C	23°C
October	29°C	24°C
November	29°C	25°C
December	29°C	26°C