£272+ Cheap flights to Mombasa

Since Mombasa always boasts temperatures in the 20’s and 30’s, it’s never a bad time to visit. Booking accommodation and flights to Mombasa in July when things cool and calm down a little is recommended. Many festivities happen throughout the year in Mombasa and one definitely not too miss is their annual Carnival in November. Crowds unite to witness local Kenyan dancers, musicals, local bands, crafts, food, parades and many other activities expressing the Kenyan culture. Although the heat never completely leaves, the month of July tends to be the peak season in Mombasa and when the temperature cools down to the low 20’s, beckoning the most travellers to book flights to Mombasa in pursuit of outdoor activities, trekking, and exploration.  Less traveller’s plan holidays to Mombasa in the hotter months of February and March during the sticky wet season, but if you can deal with the heat and humidity, then you’ll be able to find great deals on accommodation and cheap flights to Mombasa in either month.

Fort Jesus: For history buffs booking flights to Mombasa, a visit to Fort Jesus will fulfil both a historic and aesthetic criteria. Built by the Portuguese in 1953 and designed by an Italian architect named Cairati, the structure symbolizes Italian fortresses built in the 16th century. It’s built in the shape of a man, and with a clearly religious name, the fort has drawn religious enthusiasts by the thousands. Now partially ruined, the site still has a museum built over former quarters for the battalion, and one building, called the Omani house, displays Omani jewellery, and accurately displays Swahili life through a passage of arches, which is a passage that cuts through coral in order to get to the city.  Bombulu Workshops: Just north of Mombasa, eight traditional farmhouses have been set aside for an admirable cause. Founded in 1969, the Association for the Physically Disabled began a project to help employ disabled residents of Kenya, and allow them to work toward a purposeful life built on a foundation of learning, utilizing, and creating. The centre, which employs more than 100 workers, is run by the association, and produces jewellery, hand printed textiles, wood carvings, and leather crafts. Visitors from all over the globe travel to Mombasa to see the works of these amazing people, and their products on display in an enormous showroom.  Hindu Temples: If you’re booking flights to Mombasa for a taste of religious and culture, be sure to visit the gorgeously ornate Hindu temples. Flooded with tourists and locals on a daily basis, these religious establishments are known from all over to retain an astounding elegance and unsurpassed beauty. Tours can be taken inside the temples, or you can self-guide your way to wherever your interests lead. All over the walls and ceilings, you’ll see elaborate idols and stone carvings as well as breath-taking, free standing sculptures.  Old Town: Stroll passed ancient buildings, absorb the beautiful art designs, and pick up souvenirs at the curio shops to forever remember your Mombasa travel. Vendors selling antiques and Kenyan souvenirs are on every corner, and the only way to truly experience the area in its truest fashion is by foot. You can hire an experienced guide to bring you through Old Town, but wandering around is often the best way to experience the area. 

MBA stands for Mombasa Moi Intl Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Booking a flight to Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Mombasa. It is only a 5.0 mi journey from Moi Intl to Mombasa’s city center.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Mombasa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Mombasa.

Mombasa Moi Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mombasa. One-way flights to Mombasa Moi Intl typically cost £42, while return flights cost around £45.

A return flight to Mombasa will typically cost around £134, however they can be found for as little as £58.

For those looking to save time traveling to Mombasa, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Mombasa Moi Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Mombasa Moi Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Mombasa - Tononoka Apartment is the closest property to Mombasa Moi Intl (0.0 mi away from Mombasa Moi Intl).