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Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA) take about 1h 2m (423 km). Freedom Airline Express, Jambojet and Skyward Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $51 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Mombasa

Carriers on NBO–MBA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Freedom Airline Expressnonstop fare seen✈ Jambojetnonstop fare seen✈ Skyward Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Nairobi to Mombasa fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $56 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$5828 Oct 2026 · Jambojet—
Nov 2026$5627 Nov 2026 · Freedom Airline Express—
Dec 2026$6118 Dec 2026 · Freedom Airline Express—
Jan 2027$598 Jan 2027 · Freedom Airline Express—
Feb 2027$708 Feb 2027 · Jambojet—
Mar 2027$6912 Mar 2027 · Jambojet—
Aug 2027$6018 Aug 2027 · Freedom Airline Express—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $56 for November 2026, $59 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nairobi to Mombasa, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Nairobi to Mombasa flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Mombasa?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA) takes about 1h 2m, covering 423 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Nairobi from Mombasa by air?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Moi International Airport is 423 km (263 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Mombasa?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–MBA route include Freedom Airline Express, Jambojet, Skyward Airlines and Kenya Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–MBA was $51 USD with Freedom Airline Express (nonstop), departing 1 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Mombasa?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $56 one-way, against $70 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to Mombasa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Mombasa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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