Addis Ababa to Mombasa (ADD–MBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI7576cs
AI Air India
7M8
9:20 AM
EAT T2
11:40 AM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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XY6322cs
XY flyn
788
9:20 AM
EAT T2
11:40 AM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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OS7159cs
OS Austrian
7M8
9:20 AM
EAT T2
11:40 AM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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OZ9316cs
OZ Asiana
7M8
9:20 AM
EAT T2
11:40 AM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ET322+11
ET Ethiopian
7M8
9:20 AM
EAT T2
11:40 AM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY6568cs
EY Etihad
7M8
9:20 AM
EAT T2
11:40 AM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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NH5360cs
NH All Nippon
7M8
9:20 AM
EAT T2
11:40 AM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI7598cs
AI Air India
7M8
3:30 PM
EAT T2
5:50 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ET324+3
ET Ethiopian
7M8
3:30 PM
EAT T2
5:50 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY6569cs
EY Etihad
7M8
3:30 PM
EAT T2
5:50 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY6570cs
EY Etihad
7M8
12:40 PM
EAT T1
3:00 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI7599cs
AI Air India
7M8
12:40 PM
EAT T1
3:00 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ET323+3
ET Ethiopian
7M8
12:40 PM
EAT T1
3:00 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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NH5361cs
NH All Nippon
7M8
6:45 PM
EAT T1
9:05 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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OZ9317cs
OZ Asiana
7M8
6:45 PM
EAT T1
9:05 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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XY6323cs
XY flyn
7M8
6:45 PM
EAT T1
9:05 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ET325+10
ET Ethiopian
7M8
6:45 PM
EAT T1
9:05 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI7577cs
AI Air India
7M8
6:45 PM
EAT T1
9:05 PM
EAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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OS7160cs
OS Austrian
77L
6:45 PM
EAT T1
9:05 PM
EAT
2h 20m
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EY6571cs
EY Etihad
7M8
6:45 PM
EAT T1
9:05 PM
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2h 20m
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Addis Ababa to Mombasa
1 carrier, 70 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 901 mi 2h 20m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

ADD–MBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 901 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–MBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI, EY, NH, OS, OZ, XY 14 7M8 2h20 Star Alliance AI, EY, NH, OS, OZ, XY
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – XY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, ET, EY, NH, OS, OZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to MBA direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to MBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
220
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mombasa is 0 hours the same as Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · MBA: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Mombasa.
Distance & Flight Time
901 mi / 1,450 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

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

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Mombasa route.
Route details
Distance901 mi / 1,450 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights70 out / 70 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: MBA
IATA / ICAOMBA / HKMO
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation200 ft / 61 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to MBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Moi International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 901 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from ADD to MBA. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NBO, MXP, JRO, ZNZ, IST, DXB and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MBA to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to MBA

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Moi International Airport (MBA) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 70 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 70 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via NBO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.