What's the typical flight distance from Malindi?

Across the trailing quarter, flights from Malindi typically cover various distances. Long-haul flights historically account for about 52% of the routes. Medium-haul flights make up 26% of the routes, while short-haul flights represent approximately 22% of the total. This indicates a diverse range of flight distances available from Malindi.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Malindi?

Historically, Kenya offers some of the most affordable flight destinations from Malindi, with Nairobi having a median price of $76. Tanzania is another option, with destinations like Dar es Salaam typically priced around $265. For travelers looking further afield, Kigali in Rwanda has a median price of $361, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Malindi?

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Malindi, with an average price of $208. This represents a significant saving of 68% compared to the annual median average price of $642. August is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $259, offering another good value option for travelers.

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MYD
Lamu
Kenya • 2026-09-03
71% AI deal score
$100
$44
One-way
MYD
Nairobi
Kenya • 2026-09-15
49% AI deal score
$93
$73
One-way
MYD
Nairobi
Kenya • 2026-09-14
36% AI deal score
$95
$98
One-way
MYD
Mombasa
Kenya • 2026-09-02
75% AI deal score
$289
$99
One-way
MYD
Eldoret
Kenya • 2026-09-30
47% AI deal score
$175
$137
One-way
MYD
Kisumu
Kenya • 2026-09-17
65% AI deal score
$188
$141
One-way
MYD
Ukunda
Kenya • 2026-09-16
39% AI deal score
$182
$164
One-way
MYD
Kigali
Rwanda • 2026-09-26
78% AI deal score
$388
$176
One-way
MYD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates • 2026-12-06
89% AI deal score
$342
$220
One-way
MYD
Zanzibar
Tanzania • 2026-11-02
69% AI deal score
$384
$257
One-way

Flights from Malindi: Overview

Insights for flights from Malindi

Over the last 90 days, 24.1% of recent fares from Malindi were for direct flights. This indicates that connecting flights are the more common option for travelers departing from Malindi. If you are looking for cheap flights from Malindi, you will often find that itineraries with one or more stops are prevalent.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Malindi start at $108 to Lamu, Kenya. Other economical options include flights to Nairobi, Kenya for $147, and another route to Nairobi, Kenya for $169. These prices represent the lowest available roundtrip fares currently observed.

Travelers from Malindi can reach 40 unique cities across 25 countries. The vast majority of recent fares, 90%, are for destinations within Kenya, including cities like Lamu and Nairobi. Beyond Kenya, Zambia accounts for 3% of recent fares, and Cameroon makes up 2% of the available routes.

The most frequently discounted destination from Malindi recently is Nairobi, Kenya. Following Nairobi, Mombasa, Kenya is another popular route for travelers. Additionally, Douala, Cameroon frequently appears among the available flight deals from Malindi, indicating consistent offerings to these locations over the last 90 days.

The flight distances from Malindi are varied, with 52% of routes being long-haul international trips. Medium-haul flights account for 26% of the routes, while short-haul flights make up 22%. This distribution suggests a significant number of longer-distance travel opportunities from Malindi.

Most popular airlines from Malindi

Kenya Airways

Air Jamaica

Wizz Air Bulgaria

Fly Air

Perm Airlines

Norwegian Air Sweden

Last-minute flights going from Malindi soon

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MYD - Dubai

Malindi (MYD) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$839

$492

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MYD - Mumbai

Malindi (MYD) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$741

$535

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MYD - Luxembourg

Malindi (MYD) - Luxembourg (LUX)

Kenya Airways

$1,474

$1,809

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MYD - Lamu

Malindi (MYD) - Lamu (LAU)

Executive Airlines

$145

$88

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MYD - Kisumu

Malindi (MYD) - Kisumu (KIS)

Fly Air, Executive Airlines

$414

$323

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MYD - Dubai

Malindi (MYD) - Dubai (SHJ)

Fly Air

$847

$1,075

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Malindi

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Sep 2026

from

$399

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Sep 2026

from

$860

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

from

$845

Mumbai

TOP

India • Aug 2026

from

$937

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Sep 2026

from

$682

Nairobi

TOP

Kenya • Sep 2026

from

$129

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Malindi

-45%

MYD - Guangzhou

$1,276 → $699

-13%

MYD - London

$1,116 → $974

-7%

MYD - Amsterdam

$997 → $924

-3%

MYD - Mumbai

$596 → $577

Popular Airports from Malindi

Malindi airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Sun - Wed

The cheapest flights from M.Y.D. are on Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday, with fares as low as $47.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$52 direct / ~$108 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from Malindi are to destinations within Kenya, such as Lamu and Nairobi.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Kenya Airways, Precision Air

Full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Malindi.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance is ideal, with prices tending to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Oct, Feb, Dec

Flights from Mendi tend to be cheaper in Oct, Feb, and Dec.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Lamu

Flights from Malindi to Lamu are cheapest, with prices starting from $108.

Malindi main airports to depart from

Malindi (MYD)

Cheapest

Malindi Airport is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to the coastal town of Malindi.

📍 ~2 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$103

Airports nearby Malindi used as alternative

Moi International (MBA)

Moi International is a major international hub offering significantly more flight options and cabin classes.

📍 ~107 km from Malindi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Booking Flights from Malindi: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Malindi have offered median prices under $300. For example, Nairobi (NBO) typically has a median price of $76, while Nairobi (WIL) is around $80. Other affordable options include Kisumu and Eldoret, both with median prices of $160. Mombasa also presents a good value at a median price of $163, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

From Malindi, travelers can typically find flights to approximately 40 unique cities across 25 countries. In the trailing 90 days, the vast majority of these destinations, about 90%, are within Kenya. Other countries like Zambia and Cameroon also represent a smaller share of available flights, at 3% and 2% respectively.

Historically, the most frequent flight destinations from Malindi include Nairobi in Kenya and Mombasa, also in Kenya. Another popular route, based on data from the trailing 90 days, is to Douala in Cameroon. These destinations represent some of the busiest routes for travelers departing from Malindi.

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