Rome to Mombasa (FCO–MBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NO353
NO Neos
787
10:35 AM
EAT T1
5:25 PM
CEST
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
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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 5 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 9h 28m ET AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mombasa flights
IST Istanbul 10h 55m 6EAZPK TK Istanbul (IST) to Mombasa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 40m ACAZCZ 4YLHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Mombasa flights
DXB Dubai 21h 20m EKFI EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Mombasa flights
MXP Ferno (VA) ~10h 30m NO NO Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Mombasa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rome to Mombasa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between FCO and MBA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to MBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
471
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 ahead of Rome.
FCO: CEST · MBA: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 7:00 PM in Mombasa.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply at etakenya.go.ke. The eTA costs $30 for a single-entry 90-day stay and is processed within 3 working days (sometimes within hours). Kenya discontinued traditional sticker visas in January 2024, and the eTA fully replaced them. Visa on arrival is no longer available.

For the eTA, upload a passport scan (valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages), a passport photo, proof of accommodation, and a return or onward ticket. Travel insurance is not mandatory but is requested on the form. Print the eTA approval or save it on your phone. Business travelers use the same eTA, but must upload a business invitation letter from a Kenyan entity.

Direct flights from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) run about 7 hours 30 minutes on Kenya Airways and ITA Airways. Connections through Addis Ababa, Istanbul, or Dubai also work. Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES), trading at roughly 130 KES per $1. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country (a layover in Addis Ababa counts). M-Pesa mobile money is ubiquitous in Kenya, but tourists cannot easily register for it. Carry USD or EUR for safari lodge payments and use ATMs for KES in Nairobi.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–MBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Mombasa route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MBA
IATA / ICAOMBA / HKMO
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation200 ft / 61 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to MBA flights.
This route has limited weekly 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 Addis Ababa Bole, İstanbul and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MBA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Mombasa is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
Yes, return flights from MBA to FCO 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, İstanbul and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.