How far do most flights from Mombasa go?

Historically, flights from Mombasa show a varied distribution in terms of distance. Approximately 42% of flights are considered long-haul journeys. Medium-haul flights account for about 40% of the routes. Short-haul flights make up the remaining 18% of the travel options from Mombasa, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Mombasa by country?

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most affordable international destinations from Mombasa include Entebbe, Uganda, with a median price of $224. For those looking to travel to Tanzania, Dar es Salaam typically has a median price of $252. Further afield, Kuwait City, Kuwait, shows a median price of $309, and Muscat, Oman, has a median price of $326. Domestically, Nairobi, Kenya, is available for a median price of $65.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Mombasa?

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Mombasa, with an average price of $404. This represents a significant saving of 38% compared to the annual median average price of $655. February is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $596. These trends are based on historical price data.

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MBA
Nairobi
Kenya • 2026-12-06
71% AI deal score
$87
$47
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MBA
Lamu
Kenya • 2027-06-26
39% AI deal score
$67
$67
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MBA
Nairobi
Kenya • 2026-09-24
40% AI deal score
$80
$71
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MBA
Eldoret
Kenya • 2026-09-11
42% AI deal score
$90
$103
One-way
MBA
Ukunda
Kenya • 2026-10-07
47% AI deal score
$166
$117
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MBA
Kisumu
Kenya • 2026-09-28
70% AI deal score
$168
$117
One-way
MBA
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania • 2026-10-25
38% AI deal score
$148
$171
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MBA
Zanzibar
Tanzania • 2026-10-26
40% AI deal score
$214
$180
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MBA
Entebbe
Uganda • 2026-12-02
48% AI deal score
$242
$222
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MBA
Hurghada
Egypt • 2027-03-20
78% AI deal score
$275
$229
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Flights from Mombasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Mombasa

The most frequently discounted destination from Mombasa over the last 90 days is Nairobi, Kenya. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Mombasa, the cheapest fares right now start at $96 for a roundtrip to Nairobi (NBO). Other economical options include flights to Lamu, Kenya, with fares beginning at $105, and another route to Nairobi (WIL), Kenya, available from $141.

Travelers departing from Mombasa have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares observed for 200 unique cities across 70 countries. The majority of recent fares, 49%, are for destinations within Kenya. Following Kenya, Tanzania accounts for 14% of recent fares, while Zambia makes up 7% of the deal volume.

When considering direct flights from Mombasa, 17.1% of recent fares are for non-stop routes. This indicates that a significant portion of flights from Mombasa involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common option for travelers.

Beyond Nairobi, other popular routes from Mombasa over the last 90 days include Lusaka, Zambia, and Johannesburg, South Africa. These destinations appear most often in recent fare observations, highlighting their consistent availability for travelers departing from Mombasa.

The flight distances from Mombasa show a varied distribution. Approximately 42% of routes are long-haul international trips, while 40% are medium-haul flights. Short-haul routes constitute 18% of the overall flight mix from Mombasa, offering a balance of regional and intercontinental travel options.

Most popular airlines from Mombasa

Kenya Airways

Air Jamaica

Precision Air

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Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Mombasa soon

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Bologna

Mombasa (MBA) - Bologna (BLQ)

Lufthansa

$1,388

$825

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Vienna

Mombasa (MBA) - Vienna (VIE)

Austrian Airlines

$1,224

$801

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Turin

Mombasa (MBA) - Turin (TRN)

Lufthansa

$1,359

$958

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Catania

Mombasa (MBA) - Catania (CTA)

Lufthansa

$1,225

$847

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Dublin

Mombasa (MBA) - Dublin (DUB)

Etihad Airways

$1,221

$950

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Amsterdam

Mombasa (MBA) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,286

$985

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Mombasa

Verona

TOP

Italy • Sep 2026

from

$723

Milan

TOP

Italy • Sep 2026

from

$727

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Sep 2026

from

$777

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Sep 2026

from

$780

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,128

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Sep 2026

from

$794

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Mombasa

-39%

MBA - Pittsburgh

$2,145 → $1,317

-37%

MBA - New York

$1,612 → $1,021

-30%

MBA - New York

$1,681 → $1,182

-44%

MBA - Turin

$1,104 → $622

Popular Airports from Mombasa

Mombasa airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sun - Sat

Flights from MBA are cheapest on Fri, Sun, and Sat, based on 53,132 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$49 direct / ~$96 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from MBA are to destinations within Kenya, such as Nairobi and Lamu.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Rwandair Express, Air Cairo, Fly Air, Air Jamaica

International and regional carriers offer diverse flight options from Mombasa.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar

Flights from MBA tend to be cheaper in March.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Nairobi

Flights from MBA to Nairobi start at $49.

Mombasa main airports to depart from

Moi International (MBA)

Cheapest

Moi International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from the Mombasa area.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Airports nearby Mombasa used as alternative

Ukunda (UKA)

Ukunda is a useful alternative for domestic connections within Kenya, especially from Mombasa's South Coast.

📍 ~30 km from Mombasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

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United Kingdom • Oct 2026

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Kenya • Dec 2026

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Booking Flights from Mombasa: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Mombasa can find flights to several destinations for under $250. For example, flights to Nairobi (NBO) typically have a median price of $65, while flights to Nairobi (WIL) are around $69. Other affordable options include Kisumu, with a median price of $124, and Ukunda, at a median price of $126. These prices are based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

From Mombasa, travelers can typically find flights to approximately 200 unique cities across 70 countries. In the trailing 90 days, the distribution of available flights shows that Kenya accounts for 49% of destinations. Tanzania is another significant destination, making up 14% of the available routes, while Zambia represents 7% of the flight options.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, the most frequently traveled routes from Mombasa include Nairobi, Kenya. Another popular destination is Lusaka, Zambia. Additionally, Johannesburg, South Africa, consistently ranks among the most popular flight paths for travelers departing from Mombasa.

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Flights from Mombasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Mombasa

Most popular airlines from Mombasa

Kenya Airways

Air Jamaica

Precision Air

Rwandair Express

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Mombasa soon

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Bologna

Mombasa (MBA) - Bologna (BLQ)

Lufthansa

$1,388

$825

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Vienna

Mombasa (MBA) - Vienna (VIE)

Austrian Airlines

$1,224

$801

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Turin

Mombasa (MBA) - Turin (TRN)

Lufthansa

$1,359

$958

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Catania

Mombasa (MBA) - Catania (CTA)

Lufthansa

$1,225

$847

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Dublin

Mombasa (MBA) - Dublin (DUB)

Etihad Airways

$1,221

$950

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Amsterdam

Mombasa (MBA) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,286

$985

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Mombasa

Verona

TOP

Italy • Sep 2026

from

$723

Milan

TOP

Italy • Sep 2026

from

$727

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Sep 2026

from

$777

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Sep 2026

from

$780

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,128

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Sep 2026

from

$794

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Mombasa

-39%

MBA - Pittsburgh

$2,145 → $1,317

-37%

MBA - New York

$1,612 → $1,021

-30%

MBA - New York

$1,681 → $1,182

-44%

MBA - Turin

$1,104 → $622

Popular Airports from Mombasa

Mombasa airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sun - Sat

Flights from MBA are cheapest on Fri, Sun, and Sat, based on 53,132 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$49 direct / ~$96 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from MBA are to destinations within Kenya, such as Nairobi and Lamu.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Rwandair Express, Air Cairo, Fly Air, Air Jamaica

International and regional carriers offer diverse flight options from Mombasa.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar

Flights from MBA tend to be cheaper in March.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Nairobi

Flights from MBA to Nairobi start at $49.

Mombasa main airports to depart from

Moi International (MBA)

Cheapest

Moi International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from the Mombasa area.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Airports nearby Mombasa used as alternative

Ukunda (UKA)

Ukunda is a useful alternative for domestic connections within Kenya, especially from Mombasa's South Coast.

📍 ~30 km from Mombasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Mombasa

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Best Elite deals from Mombasa

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From MBA

Elite

London

United Kingdom • May 2027

85% AI deal score

$3,856

$2,437

Save $1,419

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MBA

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

83% AI deal score

$3,559

$2,471

Save $1,088

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From MBA

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Nairobi

Kenya • Dec 2026

73% AI deal score

$380

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Booking Flights from Mombasa: Frequently Asked Questions

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Flights from Mombasa: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Mombasa

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Most popular destinations to fly from Mombasa

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Popular Airports from Mombasa

Mombasa airport insights

Fri - Sun - Sat

From ~$49 direct / ~$96 roundtrip

Rwandair Express, Air Cairo, Fly Air, Air Jamaica

8+ months in advance

Mar

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Which routes from Mombasa are the most popular?

How far do most flights from Mombasa go?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Mombasa by country?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Mombasa?

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Flights from Mombasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Mombasa

Most popular airlines from Mombasa

Last-minute flights going from Mombasa soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Mombasa

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Mombasa

Popular Airports from Mombasa

Mombasa airport insights

Fri - Sun - Sat

From ~$49 direct / ~$96 roundtrip

Rwandair Express, Air Cairo, Fly Air, Air Jamaica

8+ months in advance

Mar

Watch fares to Nairobi

Mombasa main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Mombasa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Mombasa

Best Elite deals from Mombasa

London

London

Nairobi

Booking Flights from Mombasa: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Mombasa for under 250 USD?

Where can I fly from Mombasa?

Which routes from Mombasa are the most popular?

How far do most flights from Mombasa go?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Mombasa by country?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Mombasa?

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