Dubai to Mombasa (DXB–MBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK2476cs
EK Emirates
7M8
9:00 AM
+04 T3
1:50 PM
EAT
5h 50m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1289+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
3:50 PM
+04 T3
8:25 PM
EAT
5h 35m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1290+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
2:35 PM
EAT
8:55 PM
+04
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2477cs
EK Emirates
7M8
2:50 PM
EAT
9:00 PM
+04
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
NBO Nairobi 7h 15m EKFZKQ JMKLKQ Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa flights
ZNZ Zanzibar 7h 33m EKFZ 4YDELX Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Mombasa flights
ADD Addis Ababa 8h 10m EKETFZ AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mombasa flights
IST Istanbul 13h 28m BIEKFZ TK Istanbul (IST) to Mombasa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 20m EKFIQF 4YLHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Mombasa flights
MXP Ferno (VA) ~16h 55m EKFIGA Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Mombasa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to Mombasa
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,284 mi 5h 43m nonstop -1h behind

DXB–MBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 2,284 miles in approximately 5h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–MBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai Also: EK 7 7M8 5h35 EK
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (7 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, DXB to MBA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to MBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
400
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
-1h
Mombasa is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · MBA: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Mombasa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,284 mi / 3,675 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 43m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply online through the Kenyan government portal before travel. The eTA replaced the previous eVisa system in 2024. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers arriving from endemic countries. Customs declarations are required for goods exceeding USD 500 in value.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–MBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Mombasa route.
Route details
Distance2,284 mi / 3,675 km
Flight time5h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: MBA
IATA / ICAOMBA / HKMO
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation200 ft / 61 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to MBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Moi International Airport take about 5h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 2,284 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to MBA: flydubai.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Abeid Amani Karume and Addis Ababa Bole.
Mombasa is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from MBA to DXB 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 DXB to MBA

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Moi International Airport (MBA) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to MBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to MBA is about 5 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,284 miles (3,675 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Abeid Amani Karume and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.