Addis Ababa to Mombasa (ADD–MBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ADD–MBA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 901 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 14 | 7M8 | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 14 | 788, 7M8 | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 77L | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · MBA: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Mombasa.
Ethiopian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply online through etakenya.go.ke before departure. The eTA costs USD 30 and allows a stay of up to 90 days. Processing takes 3 business days on average. Print the approved eTA and carry it with your passport.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry and have at least 2 blank pages. Upload a passport scan, recent photo, proof of accommodation, and return or onward ticket when applying. The eTA replaced the old eVisa and visa on arrival systems in January 2024.
Ethiopian Airlines has multiple daily flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, making this one of the busiest African corridors. Yellow fever vaccination is required since Ethiopia is in the endemic zone. Carry your ICVP. Kenyan shillings can be withdrawn from ATMs at JKIA on arrival. USD cash is widely accepted at hotels and safari operators.
ADD–MBA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to MBA
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Moi International Airport (MBA) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to MBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to MBA ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 901 miles (1,450 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via NBO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.