Mombasa to Nairobi (MBA–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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263 mi airlines 67/wk
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KQ603
KQ Kenya
73H
9:30 AM
EAT T1
10:30 AM
EAT
1h
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JM8603
JM Jambojet
DH4
11:20 AM
EAT T2
12:35 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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KQ605
KQ Kenya
E90
1:10 PM
EAT T1
2:10 PM
EAT
1h
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JM8715
JM Jambojet
DH4
3:45 PM
EAT T2
5:00 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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KQ609
KQ Kenya
73H
4:45 PM
EAT T1
5:45 PM
EAT
1h
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JM8611
JM Jambojet
DH4
6:10 PM
EAT T2
7:25 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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JM8717
JM Jambojet
DH4
6:45 PM
EAT T2
8:00 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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JM8607
JM Jambojet
DH4
9:00 PM
EAT T2
10:15 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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KQ613
KQ Kenya
73H
9:00 PM
EAT T1
10:00 PM
EAT
1h
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JM8609
JM Jambojet
DH4
9:00 PM
EAT T2
10:15 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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BA7756
BA British
73H
6:20 AM
EAT T1D
7:20 AM
EAT
1h
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KQ602
KQ Kenya
73H
7:40 AM
EAT T1D
8:40 AM
EAT
1h
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KQ604
KQ Kenya
E90
11:20 AM
EAT T1D
12:20 PM
EAT
1h
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KQ606
KQ Kenya
73H
12:55 PM
EAT T1D
1:55 PM
EAT
1h
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KQ608
KQ Kenya
73H
2:55 PM
EAT T1D
3:55 PM
EAT
1h
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KQ610
KQ Kenya
E90
3:40 PM
EAT T1D
4:40 PM
EAT
1h
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JM8710
JM Jambojet
DH4
5:30 PM
EAT T1D
6:45 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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KQ612
KQ Kenya
73H
7:10 PM
EAT T1D
8:10 PM
EAT
1h
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JM8608
JM Jambojet
DH4
7:10 PM
EAT T1D
8:25 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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JM8606
JM Jambojet
DH4
7:20 PM
EAT T1D
8:35 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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JM8720
JM Jambojet
DH4
8:05 PM
EAT T1D
9:20 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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JM8718
JM Jambojet
DH4
8:30 PM
EAT T1D
9:45 PM
EAT
1h 15m
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KQ618
KQ Kenya
E90
8:45 PM
EAT T1D
9:45 PM
EAT
1h
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KQ624
KQ Kenya
E90
11:59 PM
EAT T1D
12:59 AM+1
EAT
1h
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Mombasa to Nairobi
2 carriers, 67 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 67 Flights/wk 263 mi 1h nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

MBA–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jambojet and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 263 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBA–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JM Jambojet 42 DH4 1h15
KQ Kenya Airways 25 73H, E90 1h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – JM
E90 Embraer 190 – KQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JM (42 flights/wk, 63%)
SkyTeam: KQ (25 flights/wk, 37%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MBA to NBO direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBA to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
152
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.

Other ways to reach Nairobi from Mombasa

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric MBA→NBO MYD→NBO ZNZ→NBO
Distance from MBA 66 mi 153 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 67 7 35
Flight time 1h 1h 15m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of MBA with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mombasa, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
263 mi / 423 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 15m.

MBA–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mombasa to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance263 mi / 423 km
Flight time1h to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights67 out / 79 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: MBA
IATA / ICAOMBA / HKMO
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation200 ft / 61 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MBA to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Moi International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 15m. The route covers 263 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jambojet and Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 67 nonstop flights per week from MBA to NBO. The return direction has about 79 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JRO, ZNZ, ADD, IST, DXB, FRA and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NBO to MBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MYD, ZNZ and JRO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 MBA to NBO

Moi International Airport (MBA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Jambojet and Kenya Airways. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MBA to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBA to NBO ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 263 miles (423 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via JRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Malindi (MYD), Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Arusha (JRO).