Moi International Airport (Mombasa) (MBA)
Mombasa Airport Transfer Guide
Moi International Airport (Mombasa) is about 15 km from central Mombasa. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Moi International Airport (Mombasa) (MBA) is about 15 km from central Mombasa. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 15 km
- Cheapest way in
- Uber/Bolt
- Fastest
- Uber/taxi
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Where can your driver take you from MBA?
Transfers you can pre-book from Mombasa airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from MBA into Mombasa
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / Bolt | 20-30 min to city / 30-50 min to Diani | Best value + English |
| Airport taxi (fixed rate) | 20-30 min to city | Direct + fixed |
| Hotel shuttle (pre-arranged) | 30-90 min depending on hotel | Beach resort guests |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Mombasa airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Mombasa
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Mombasa.
From landing to the door
How your Mombasa pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From MBA your driver takes you straight to Mombasa's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is Moi International Airport (Mombasa) from central Mombasa?+
Moi International Airport (Mombasa) (MBA) is about 15 km from central Mombasa. Fastest way in: Uber/taxi.
What is the cheapest way from MBA into Mombasa?+
Uber/Bolt. Our Mombasa airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from MBA?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Mombasa: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Mombasa?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Mombasa.
Arriving in Mombasa
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