Flying from Ukunda Airport (UKA) to Moi International Airport (MBA): what you need to know
Ukunda and Mombasa share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your UKA to MBA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as March? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Mombasa (and then discovering more of Kenya!) is a snap with Skyward Express. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Ukunda Airport to Moi International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Skyward Express.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ukunda Airport (UKA) to Moi International Airport (MBA)
R 2,248 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ukunda Airport to Moi International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,093. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from UKA to MBA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Ukunda Airport to Moi International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Ukunda Airport (UKA)
To reach Ukunda Airport from central Ukunda, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near UKA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ukunda Airport to Moi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Moi International Airport (MBA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ukunda Airport to Moi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MBA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Moi International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car and venture far and wide through Mombasa and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Moi International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Moi International Airport (MBA) to central Mombasa
Moi International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Mombasa. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Moi International Airport (MBA)
The quietest month for a flight from Ukunda Airport to Moi International Airport is February, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Mombasa based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Mombasa is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Ukunda Airport to Moi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from UKA to MBA in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be discovered once you've seen 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.
Thika is another favourite destination in Kenya and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Mombasa. No trip is complete without seeing Alisa plaza, Flame Tree Bike Park and Albizzia Grove.
