Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Mombasa Airport (MBA): what you need to know
The timezone in Mombasa is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to MBA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Mombasa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and MBA:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Mombasa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Mombasa Airport (MBA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MBA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Mombasa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car and discover more of Mombasa and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Mombasa Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Mombasa Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Mombasa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Mombasa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Mombasa, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to MBA in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kenya
You've done Mombasa, now it's time to explore other corners of Kenya. Travel around 434 kilometres north-west to Nairobi to check off its top sights. From Masai Mara National Reserve to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Thika is another well-known destination in Kenya and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Mombasa. No journey is complete without dropping by Fourteen Falls, Shree Hindu Sanatan Dharma Mandir and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
