Mombasa
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| City Code | MBA |
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| Flight Time | 16~20 hours |
The flight time to Mombasa is approximately 16~20 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Mombasa.
Mombasa
Mombasa is a coastal city located in Southern Eastern region of Kenya. It's the second largest city of the country, after Nairobi. Mombasa was founded in the 11th century by Arab traders and its original name in Arabic was Manbasa. It is mainy inhabited by the Swahili and Mijikenda people of Kenya. Languges mostly used in Mombasa are Swahili and English. Swahili language was as a result of intermarriage between the Arabs, Persians and Bantus of Kenya. Mombasa is an island that is well known for its stunning sunny and sandy white beautiful beaches, wildlife and historic sites.
Voice of Travelers to Mombasa
My first wedding on a beach.
Last April, I travelled to Mombasa for my nephew's wedding that was held at Diani Beach. I travelled by Turkish Airlines and their services went beyond my expectations. I was able to reserve and pay for my ticket online. I was happy to get a discounted ticket from my agent.They had special meals service so, getting a diabetic meal that I had ordered while reserving my ticket was not a problem. I was also able to send messages to my family using their inflight communication service. My unforgettable experience in Mombasa was the whale shark tour at the East Africa Whale Shark Trust.
My honeymoon in Mombasa
My husband and I chose Mombasa as our destination of choice for our honeymoon. We travelled from Nairobi to Mombasa and back using Kenya Airways. We reserved return tickets which were way cheaper than one way tickets . We contacted our travel agency and made payment for the tickets via mobile money. My husband's name was wrongly written on the ticket but the staff glady took us through the process of correcting it.The cabin crew were friendly and very helpful to us. At Mombasa, we stayed in a resort along the beach. Their rooms were clean with excellent services. We enjoyed the beach, coastal cuisine and Taarab music.Mombasa was magnificient, I would like to visit again.
Mombasa Travel FAQs
Q. Which are the payment options to pay for a ticket to Mombasa?
A. You can use a credit card, debit card, online or mobile payment to pay for a ticket. You can also make ticket payments together with hotel booking to save on travel expenses. We have a list of excellent hotels in Mombasa that you can choose from.
Q.Can I pay for my daughter's flight ticket to Mombasa using my credit card ?
A. Yes, you can pay for her ticket. A copy the card, ticket and an authorization note stating that you bought the ticket for that other person will be required at the ticket counter. You can also do the ticket authorization at the airline, 72 hours before departure to Mombasa. Please note, a ticket is not transferrable to someone else.
Q. I have lost my ticket, what should I do?
A. If you are sure that the ticket is lost, contact your travel agent or the airline. Investigations will be carried out to confirm that the ticket has not been used, refunded or replaced. Lost ticket charges shall apply and ticket replacement will be done six months after the journey. Also, consider getting an electronic ticket which cannot be stolen, lost or forgotten.
Q. I have lost my ticket, what should I do?
A. If you are sure that the ticket is lost, contact your travel agent or the airline. Investigations will be carried out to confirm that the ticket has not been used, refunded or replaced. Lost ticket charges shall apply and ticket replacement will be done six months after the journey. Also, consider getting an electronic ticket which cannot be stolen, lost or forgotten.
Q. Which places can I visit while in Mombasa?
A. Popular places to visit in Mombasa include;
•Fort-Jesus, Mombasa Tusks and Old Town historic sites to learn the hisory of Mombasa
•Mombasa Marine National park where you enjoy water skiing and diving.
•Mombasa Mamba village, the largest crocodile farm in East Africa.
•Mombasa North and South coast beaches
•Shimba Hills National Park and Haller Park
Mombasa - Direct Flights to Major Airports
Airports handling direct flights to Moi International Airport • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport • Nairobi Wilson Airport • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport • Dubai International Airport • Frankfurt Airport • Istanbul Atatürk Airport etc.
Flight Routes to Mombasa
Nairobi to Mombasa which is about 45 minutes, is the most popular route as it is mostly used by both domestic and international travellers. Dubai to Mombasa- used mainly for commercial purposes. Kigali to Mombasa- Mombasa is the entry point of goods for landlocked counties in Eastern Africa. This route is used commercially to transport goods by air to Kampala and Kigali. Kisumu to Mombasa, a route connecting Kenya's third largest city to Mombasa.