Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Moi International Airport (MBA): what you need to know
The timezone in Mombasa is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LGW to MBA flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Moi International Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between LGW and MBA.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Moi International Airport (MBA)
At the moment, R 7,402 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Moi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,216. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to MBA, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Moi International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to MBA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Moi International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Moi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Moi International Airport (MBA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Moi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MBA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Moi International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car and find adventure across Mombasa and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Moi International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Moi International Airport (MBA) to central Mombasa
Moi International Airport to central Mombasa has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Moi International Airport (MBA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Moi International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Mombasa. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Moi International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Mombasa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MBA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mombasa. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.
Around 434 kilometres north-west of Mombasa, Thika is another essential stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Alisa plaza, Flame Tree Bike Park and Albizzia Grove.