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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Kenya • 2026-12-11
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Tanzania • 2026-10-11
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Uganda • 2026-10-13
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Italy • 2027-01-24
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Saudi Arabia • 2026-09-28
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United Arab Emirates • 2026-11-13
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Germany • 2027-01-24
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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 $99 for a roundtrip to Nairobi, Kenya. Other economical options include flights to Lamu, Kenya for $128, and Eldoret, Kenya for $226.

Mombasa offers a broad range of destinations, with recent fares available to 200 unique cities across 70 countries. The majority of recent fares, 49%, are for destinations within Kenya. Additionally, Tanzania accounts for 14% of recent fares, and Zambia makes up 7%, providing diverse options for regional travel.

When considering direct flights from Mombasa, 17.1% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that connecting flights are more common for travelers departing from Mombasa.

Beyond Nairobi, the most popular routes from Mombasa over the last 90 days include flights to Lusaka, Zambia, and Johannesburg, South Africa. These destinations appear most often in recent fare observations, suggesting consistent demand.

The flight distances from Mombasa are fairly balanced across different categories. Approximately 42% of routes are long-haul, while 40% are medium-haul. Short-haul flights represent 18% of the route mix, offering a variety of travel distances from the city.

Most popular airlines from Mombasa

Kenya Airways

Air Jamaica

Precision Air

Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Mombasa soon

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Frankfurt

Mombasa (MBA) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,101

$717

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Lahore

Mombasa (MBA) - Lahore (LHE)

Air City

$1,422

$981

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Mahé

Mombasa (MBA) - Mahé (SEZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,198

$787

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Budapest

Mombasa (MBA) - Budapest (BUD)

Lufthansa

$1,207

$1,068

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Addis Ababa

Mombasa (MBA) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$655

$299

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Mumbai

Mombasa (MBA) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$581

$519

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Mombasa

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Oct 2026

from

$739

Vienna

TOP

Austria • Oct 2026

from

$849

Lahore

TOP

Pakistan • Oct 2026

from

$981

Helsinki

TOP

Finland • Oct 2026

from

$865

Mumbai

TOP

India • Oct 2026

from

$519

Lagos

TOP

Nigeria • Nov 2026

from

$708

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Mombasa

-23%

MBA - Tokyo

$1,842 → $1,410

-31%

MBA - Venice

$1,096 → $751

-27%

MBA - Brussels

$998 → $724

-10%

MBA - Birmingham

$1,081 → $976

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 ~$48 direct / ~$99 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Mombasa are to destinations within Kenya, such as Nairobi and Lamu.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Kenya Airways, Air Cairo, Flydubai

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights 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 Mombasa to Nairobi start at just $48 for a direct one-way ticket.

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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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

When considering direct flights from Mombasa, 17.1% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that connecting flights are more common for travelers departing from Mombasa.

Most popular airlines from Mombasa

Kenya Airways

Air Jamaica

Precision Air

Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Mombasa soon

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Frankfurt

Mombasa (MBA) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,101

$717

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Lahore

Mombasa (MBA) - Lahore (LHE)

Air City

$1,422

$981

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Mahé

Mombasa (MBA) - Mahé (SEZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,198

$787

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Budapest

Mombasa (MBA) - Budapest (BUD)

Lufthansa

$1,207

$1,068

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Addis Ababa

Mombasa (MBA) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$655

$299

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Mumbai

Mombasa (MBA) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$581

$519

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Mombasa

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Oct 2026

from

$739

Vienna

TOP

Austria • Oct 2026

from

$849

Lahore

TOP

Pakistan • Oct 2026

from

$981

Helsinki

TOP

Finland • Oct 2026

from

$865

Mumbai

TOP

India • Oct 2026

from

$519

Lagos

TOP

Nigeria • Nov 2026

from

$708

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Mombasa

-23%

MBA - Tokyo

$1,842 → $1,410

-31%

MBA - Venice

$1,096 → $751

-27%

MBA - Brussels

$998 → $724

-10%

MBA - Birmingham

$1,081 → $976

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 ~$48 direct / ~$99 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Mombasa are to destinations within Kenya, such as Nairobi and Lamu.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Kenya Airways, Air Cairo, Flydubai

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights 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 Mombasa to Nairobi start at just $48 for a direct one-way ticket.

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 • Oct 2026

82% AI deal score

$2,548

$2,083

Save $465

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Business Class

From MBA

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Nairobi

Kenya • Oct 2026

75% AI deal score

$392

$376

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Booking Flights from Mombasa: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Mombasa

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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

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Mombasa

Popular Airports from Mombasa

Mombasa airport insights

Fri - Sun - Sat

From ~$48 direct / ~$99 roundtrip

Kenya Airways, Air Cairo, Flydubai

8+ months in advance

Mar

Watch fares to Nairobi

Mombasa main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Mombasa used as alternative

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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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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 ~$48 direct / ~$99 roundtrip

Kenya Airways, Air Cairo, Flydubai

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

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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