Flight from Mombasa to Nairobi

Flight from Mombasa to Nairobi at a glance

Everything travellers ask about the flight from Mombasa to Nairobi, in one place. Kenya Airways and Jambojet operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 1 hour, many flights a day. Departures are from Moi International Airport (MBA); arrival is at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Haqqi Tours can provide the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost by WhatsApp before any payment.

• Route: Mombasa to Nairobi
• Airlines: Kenya Airways and Jambojet
• Flight time: about 1 hour
• Type: non-stop
• Frequency: many flights a day
• Departure airport: Moi International Airport (MBA)
• Arrival airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
• Classes: economy and business
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message

Flights from Mombasa back to Nairobi take about an hour and connect easily with international departures and with safari flights to the Masai Mara; we arrange a private transfer from your coast hotel to Moi International.

Airlines flying from Mombasa to Nairobi

On the flight from Mombasa to Nairobi you can choose between Kenya Airways and Jambojet. A full-service airline typically includes a checked bag, a meal and a flexible ticket; a low-cost fare is cheaper at the start and adds those items one by one. We provide both and tell you the total for the way you actually travel.

• Kenya Airways - Mombasa to Nairobi
• Jambojet - Mombasa to Nairobi

Departure: Moi International Airport (MBA)

Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi leave from Moi International Airport (MBA), serving Mombasa - mombasa is Kenya's historic island port, with a Swahili Old Town, the sixteenth-century Fort Jesus and beaches stretching north and south along the coast. Plan to be at the airport about two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one; earlier at peak times. Online check-in opens 24 to 48 hours before and we send the link with your ticket. Getting to the airport: Mombasa has no metro; matatus and tuk-tuks cover the island and the north coast, the Likoni ferry carries pedestrians and cars to the south coast, and the Madaraka Express links Miritini with Nairobi in about five to six hours. A private car is the simplest choice with luggage, for the airport-to-resort run across the city or for the Dongo Kundu bypass to Diani.

• Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one
• Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference
• Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the e-ticket - names must match exactly
• Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book

Arrival: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and getting into Nairobi

You arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Nairobi has no metro, and the commuter rail to the airport area is limited; matatu minibuses and city buses are cheap but crowded, taxis and ride-hailing cars are common, and the Nairobi Expressway cuts the airport run to the centre and Westlands to about 30 minutes outside rush hour. A private car is the simplest choice with luggage, for a night arrival or for the drive to Naivasha, Nakuru or a safari lodge. If you would rather not think about it, we book a private transfer from the airport to your accommodation in Nairobi, with the driver tracking the flight in case it is late.

Onward flights or trains from Nairobi the same day can be added to the booking; let us know and we choose a Mombasa to Nairobi departure that leaves a safe connection.

Baggage, seats and classes on the Mombasa to Nairobi flight

Before you compare the Mombasa to Nairobi flight prices, compare what they carry. A fare with hand luggage only can look cheapest and end up dearer once a bag is added. Haqqi Tours provides the fare that matches your bags: cabin bag only for a short trip, checked bag for a holiday, extra allowance for a long stay. Seat selection, meals and priority boarding are optional extras on many airlines; we tell you which are worth it.

• Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare
• Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
• Business class: bigger seat, meal, lounge, priority boarding - we send the cost beside economy
• Cabin bag on every fare; checked bag included on full-service fares, optional on low-cost ones

Flying with children, families and groups from Mombasa to Nairobi

Three things to know about the flight from Mombasa to Nairobi with children: infants under two fly on a lap, children get their own seat and usually a lower fare, and a folding pushchair goes free. Groups get seats together and, on many airlines, a group rate. Tell us the numbers and we handle the rest, including the transfer with enough room for everyone.

Things to do in Nairobi when you land

the Karen farmhouse museum, the Nairobi Arboretum, the Ngong Hills, Nairobi National Park and the Giraffe Centre are what most passengers come to Nairobi for. Nairobi is Kenya's capital and the only city with a national park on its doorstep, the hub for the Masai Mara, Amboseli and the Rift Valley lakes. Eat samosas and bhajia from the Indian quarter, chai and fresh tropical juices and nyama choma, grilled meat served with kachumbari salad while you are there.

Haqqi Tours offers guided tours, tickets, airport transfers and private drivers in Nairobi; ask when you book the flight and we send the options.

Best time to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi

Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi run all year, many flights a day. The long dry season from June to October and the short dry season from January to February are the best times, with warm days and cool nights; the long rains from March to May and the short rains in November bring afternoon storms and slow traffic, and the wildebeest migration months of July to October fill safari lodges. If you can travel outside those weeks the same seat costs less and the airports are quieter. Whatever the month, early booking is the single biggest saving.

Return flight from Nairobi to Mombasa

The Nairobi to Mombasa flight is the same route in reverse, about 1 hour. Haqqi Tours arranges the return ticket in the same conversation; if you are not yet sure of the return date, we can book a flexible outbound or wait, and explain which is cheaper.

How much is a flight from Mombasa to Nairobi?

Flight prices from Mombasa to Nairobi follow demand: book early on a quiet day and you pay a fraction of a last-minute fare in high season. The carrier you choose, whether the fare includes baggage, the seat class and the time of the flight all change the total. Rather than quote a number that will be wrong tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to fly and sends it to you in the WhatsApp chat before you decide.

The figure we send is the total: ticket, taxes and the baggage included in that fare. If a departure two hours earlier is cheaper, or a different airline includes a suitcase for the same money, we say so, because the cheapest Mombasa to Nairobi flight is often not the one at the top of a search.

Cheapest flight from Mombasa to Nairobi: how to pay less

A cheap Mombasa to Nairobi flight ticket is rarely luck. It is the right airline, the right day and the right fare class - which is what we check for you:

• Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
• Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we verify
• Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
• Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
• Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are normally cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
• Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which often carry the lowest fares

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which departure is the cheapest flight from Mombasa to Nairobi that day and what a slightly different day would cost.

How to book flights from Mombasa to Nairobi with Haqqi Tours

Booking a flight from Mombasa to Nairobi with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the short form on this page with your travel date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are flying and the class you prefer. Our team then messages you on WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the flights available that day, the airline, the baggage included and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Nairobi

If plans change, the same chat handles it. We explain the carrier's change and refund rules for the fare you chose before you pay, so there are no surprises later.

Why book your Mombasa to Nairobi flight with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books flights from Mombasa to Nairobi every day. We provide the ticket in your name, the fare with the right baggage, the seats you want, the cheapest option for the date you travel, and a human through WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the trip. Around the flight, we offer airport transfers, tours and hotels in both cities. Send the form on this page; we message you with the price; you decide.