Kenya · MBA
Flights to Mombasa from the UK
Mombasa is the coast rather than the city break — most people flying here are heading for the beaches north and south of the island. There is no year-round UK direct service, so the route runs through Nairobi, Doha or Dubai. If you are combining the coast with a safari, tell us at the quote stage; the internal leg is much cheaper booked alongside the international one.
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Flights from the UK to Mombasa
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
Moi International (MBA)
Flight time
about 11h from London with one stop
Best time to go
December to March and July to October
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Time zone
GMT+3
Country
Kenya
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Mombasa
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Mombasa
London
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Mombasa
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3 hours ahead of London · GMT+3
How long it takes to Mombasa
Usually connecting through
No direct service from the UK on this route. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Mombasa from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow11h–16h
via Nairobi or Doha
- LGWLondon Gatwick11h–16h
via Nairobi or Doha
- MANManchester11h–16h
via Nairobi or Doha
- BHXBirmingham11h–16h
via Nairobi or Doha
- EDIEdinburgh11h–16h
via Nairobi or Doha
- GLAGlasgow11h–16h
via Nairobi or Doha
No UK airport flies direct to Mombasa, so every option connects. We will find the shortest sensible routing.
Who flies to Mombasa
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
Kenya Airways
Qatar Airways
Emirates
Turkish Airlines
Ethiopian AirlinesBefore you travel to Mombasa
Entry
Kenya requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation, applied for online before departure, in place of the old visa. Apply through the official Kenyan government site and allow several days.
Health
A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from a country where yellow fever is a risk. Malaria precautions matter on the coast — speak to your GP or a travel clinic well before you fly.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Mombasa — the parts that cannot be rushed.
8 weeks before
Vaccinations
Some courses take time to complete, and a yellow fever certificate is only valid from 10 days after the jab.
6 weeks before
Visa
Applications for Mombasa are among the slower ones we handle. Starting early costs nothing; starting late can cost the trip.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Mombasa cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Mombasa — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
There is no direct service from the UK, so expect 11–16 hours including the connection.
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British Airways
Saudia
Etihad Airways
KLM
Lufthansa
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