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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Mombasa

NBO — MBA
Nov 15 — Nov 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to Mombasa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nairobi (NB0) to Mombasa (MBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 October 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R2 287
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R3 789 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R925 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nairobi to Mombasa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nairobi to Mombasa. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa (average of R693). Flying from Nairobi to Mombasa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 716). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NBO to MBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Nairobi to Mombasa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nairobi to Mombasa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mombasa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mombasa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mombasa. Reviews last updated 16 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Kenya Airways from Nairobi to Mombasa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
283 reviews
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Entertainment

6,3

Overall

6,8

Comfort

6,9

Boarding

7,0

Crew

7,7

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

EBB - NBO

This time the flight was on time. Food or complimentary meals served at KQ can always use an improvement.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
283 reviews
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
283 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

6,8

Comfort

6,9

Boarding

7,0

Crew

7,7

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

EBB - NBO

This time the flight was on time. Food or complimentary meals served at KQ can always use an improvement.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nairobi to Mombasa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mombasa from Nairobi?

    Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), located 8,0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Nairobi to Mombasa. 2 airlines have flights to Moi Intl from Nairobi on a regular basis. Booking flights from Nairobi to Mombasa Moi Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 24 inbound flights from Nairobi per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nairobi to Mombasa round-trip?

    Currently priced at R1 466, Skyward Express will fly you from Nairobi to Mombasa and back. In addition to Skyward Express, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Kenya Airways for as low as R1 766. Skyward Express is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nairobi to Mombasa?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa consider choosing Air France(70%), Delta(67%) or British Airways(65%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nairobi to Mombasa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nairobi to Mombasa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to Mombasa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to Mombasa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to Mombasa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi to Mombasa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa (average of R693). Flying from Nairobi to Mombasa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 716). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Nairobi to Mombasa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nairobi to Mombasa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Skyward ExpressCheapestR1 466AverageR2 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR1 766AverageR2 764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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