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August 16 - August 21

Cheapest

MBA - Nairobi

$135

$99

Round trip

September 11 - September 13

Cheapest

MBA - Nairobi

$129

$99

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November 1 - November 8

Cheapest

MBA - Nairobi

$121

$99

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August 16 - August 30

MBA - Nairobi

$118

$100

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August 2 - August 9

Earliest

MBA - Nairobi

$135

$100

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August 21 - August 28

MBA - Nairobi

$130

$100

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September 4 - September 18

MBA - Nairobi

$112

$100

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October 2 - October 4

MBA - Nairobi

$135

$100

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November 13 - November 15

MBA - Nairobi

$127

$100

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January 22 - January 31

Best

MBA - Nairobi

$137

$100

Round trip

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Mombasa to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi

Right now, 40% of recent fares for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $58–$76, with a median of $65. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Mombasa to Nairobi.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi, May and August stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $59. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $64. These months present the best opportunities for travelers to secure lower prices.
The typical journey time for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi is approximately 1h 0m. This route is predominantly served by direct flights, with 95.3% of itineraries being non-stop. For the rare instances when connections are necessary, most itineraries involve two stopovers.
The distance between Mombasa and Nairobi is 423 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This short distance contributes to the quick flight times and the high prevalence of direct flights available for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Mombasa to Nairobi

Regular price: $106 - $254

Prices for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi is typically between $106 and $254. The current lowest deal is $99 with Air City, for travel from Sep 11-Sep 13.

now $99

Low $106

High $254

The cheapest time to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from MBA to NBO is May, with a median price of $59. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $152. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $59

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $152

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Direct flights from Mombasa to Nairobi

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Last-minute flights going from Mombasa to Nairobi

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Mombasa (MBA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$155

$101

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Mombasa (MBA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$156

$102

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Mombasa (MBA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$138

$108

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Mombasa (MBA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$156

$101

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Mombasa (MBA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$156

$102

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Mombasa (MBA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$138

$115

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi

2 nights

Jul 16 - Jul 18

$144  →  $77

46%

1 night

Jul 17 - Jul 18

$142  →  $77

46%

7 nights

Jul 18 - Jul 25

$133  →  $77

42%

3 nights

Jul 16 - Jul 19

$144  →  $90

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi

Mombasa - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Mombasa to Nairobi are above the typical level at $99.

📅 Best time to fly

May and August are historically cheapest

Historically, May and August offer the lowest median prices at $59 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 0m

The typical direct flight duration from Mombasa to Nairobi is 1 hour.

✈️ Airlines & availability

95.3% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 95.3% of recent flights having no stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air City offers direct flights

Air City provides direct flight options for the Mombasa to Nairobi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Mombasa main airports to depart from

Moi International (MBA)

Cheapest

Moi International Airport is a good choice for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Nairobi from Mombasa.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival point for travelers flying into Nairobi from Mombasa.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for East African travel, though it requires a border crossing.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by road, ~4-5 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$414

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha Airport is a significant regional hub for Northern Tanzania, with frequent connections to East African cities.

📍 ~250 km from Nairobi (reachable by road, requires cross-border travel)

💸 Flights from ~$522

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki Airport is a small regional airport within Kenya, serving the Laikipia and Mount Kenya region.

📍 ~150 km from Nairobi (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$581

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli Airport is relatively close to the Kenyan-Tanzanian border and Nairobi, with regular bush flights.

📍 ~150 km from Nairobi (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$581

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena Airport is useful for travelers already in the western safari circuits of the Maasai Mara network.

📍 ~250 km from Nairobi (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$559

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From MBA

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Nov 11

Nairobi, Kenya

43% AI deal score

$379

From MBA

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Nov 11

Nairobi, Kenya

43% AI deal score

$380

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Nov 09

Nairobi, Kenya

43% AI deal score

$380

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Sep 30

Nairobi, Kenya

43% AI deal score

$380

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Jun 22

Nairobi, Kenya

43% AI deal score

$380

From MBA

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Sep 07

Nairobi, Kenya

43% AI deal score

$380

From MBA

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Sep 30

Nairobi, Kenya

43% AI deal score

$380

From MBA

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Nov 11

Nairobi, Kenya

42% AI deal score

$379

From MBA

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Nov 26

Nairobi, Kenya

42% AI deal score

$379

From MBA

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Nov 11

Nairobi, Kenya

42% AI deal score

$380

From MBA

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Jul 02

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$6,646

From MBA

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Jul 02

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$6,649

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Jul 02

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$6,656

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Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$7,364

From MBA

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Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$7,375

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Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$7,378

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Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$7,385

From MBA

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Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$7,395

From MBA

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Jul 02

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$8,926

From MBA

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Jul 02

Nairobi, Kenya

33% AI deal score

$8,927

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $71. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $95. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days out averages $81, while booking 60+ days in advance averages around $84.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Mombasa to Nairobi is typically $58 or less. The median price for this route has been $65. Prices tend to increase beyond this, with 75% of prices observed being $76 or higher. These figures are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi are May and August, both with a median price of $59. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $64. The annual median price for this route is $65, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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