New Delhi to Mombasa (DEL–MBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Indian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply online at etakenya.go.ke at least 3 days before travel. The eTA costs $32.50 (service fee included), allows a single entry for up to 90 days, and is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days, though most approvals come within 48 hours. Kenya switched from the traditional eVisa system to the eTA in January 2024. There is no visa on arrival.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages. The eTA application requires a passport scan, digital photo, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation), return or onward flight ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. The approved eTA is emailed as a PDF linked to your passport number. Print it for the airline check-in counter. Extensions beyond 90 days require visiting the Department of Immigration Services in Nairobi before the eTA expires.

Direct flights from Mumbai to Nairobi (NBO) run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Kenya Airways and Air India. Delhi connects via Mumbai or Middle Eastern hubs (Dubai, Doha) in 8 to 12 hours total. Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES), trading at roughly 129 KES per $1. M-Pesa mobile payments are ubiquitous in Kenya, and visitors can register at Safaricom shops with a local SIM (KES 100 for the SIM, passport required). No mandatory vaccinations for direct arrivals from India, but yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country. Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) has a reliable taxi service to the city center for KES 2,500 to 3,500 (about $20 to $27).

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.