Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Mombasa Airport (MBA): what you need to know
Mombasa is two hours ahead of Amsterdam and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Your AMS to MBA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mombasa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AMS and MBA:
Dubai Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Zanzibar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
Right now, R 6,519 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,172. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to MBA, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mombasa Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from AMS to MBA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mombasa Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights that depart Amsterdam Schiphol Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mombasa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Mombasa Airport (MBA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MBA instead:
Pick up a Mombasa Airport rental car and explore Mombasa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Mombasa Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to central Mombasa
From Mombasa Airport, Mombasa is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mombasa Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Mombasa in March.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Mombasa Airport for March if you want to go to Mombasa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to MBA in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Mombasa. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.
Around 434 kilometres north-west of Mombasa, Thika is another favourite stop in Kenya. Start your sightseeing at Fourteen Falls, Shree Hindu Sanatan Dharma Mandir and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.