Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Mombasa takes around 1.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Mombasa?

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The flight distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 423 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and Mombasa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Safarilink Aviation, Jambojet, Kenya Airways, Skyward Express Limited.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Entebbe, Kisumu, Malindi, Ukunda, Eldoret, Lamu, New York, Dar es Salaam, Cape Town, Dubai, Juba, Los Angeles, Wajir, Maasai Mara, London, Manila, Addis Ababa, Minneapolis, Mumbai, Kitale.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Mombasa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mombasa and Zanzibar, Entebbe, Eldoret, Lamu, Dar es Salaam, New York, Dallas, Manama, Lilongwe, Juba, Kisumu, Addis Ababa, Mount Kilimanjaro, Dammam, Mogadishu, Chicago, Doha, Minneapolis, Orlando, Miami.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

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Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 8

What airports are near Mombasa?

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Mombasa?

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Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Mombasa with Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Skyward Express Limited, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi and Mombasa, 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 13

What flights operate between Nairobi and Mombasa?

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Traveling between Nairobi and Mombasa, 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 14

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki

Question 15

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, Ukunda, Malindi, Tanga, Vipingo.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Mombasa 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Mombasa 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 Mombasa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Nairobi and Mombasa 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Nairobi and Mombasa 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 Mombasa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$46
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$44
Cheapest round-trip	$88
Average round-trip	$97
Nonstop flights in May	$44 – $131

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
Jambojet	7	7	6	6	---	---	---
Skyward Express Limited	1	1	1	1	---	---	---
Kenya Airways	1	---	4	5	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Jambojet	---	1	3	3	3	1	5
Skyward Express Limited	1	---	---	1	---	1	2
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	---	1	1	4

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
Jambojet	7	7	6	3	3	4	8
Skyward Express Limited	---	---	1	---	2	1	2
Kenya Airways	---	---	3	---	1	2	3

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
Jambojet	9	9	6	7	7	9	10
Skyward Express Limited	1	3	3	3	2	1	2
Kenya Airways	---	---	4	3	3	---	1

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Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Jambojet	JMA	JM	Yes	0 0
Skyward Express Limited	SEW	OW	Yes	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No