Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Mombasa Airport (MBA): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport.
Mombasa's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Mombasa one hour behind Dubai.
Flights from DXB to MBA start from 09:20 — the earliest with flydubai. The last departure is at 16:10 with flydubai. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your DXB to MBA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flydubai is your gateway to discovering Mombasa (and maybe even some other great parts of Kenya!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with flydubai on this route.
Flydubai is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to MBA flights, with 68.85% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DXB and MBA:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Zanzibar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
$386 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. A return flight starts from $682. These prices can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to MBA by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to MBA.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near DXB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Mombasa Airport (MBA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MBA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Mombasa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car and explore beyond Mombasa's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Mombasa Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to central Mombasa
Mombasa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Mombasa. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Mombasa. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Mombasa is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Mombasa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to MBA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
Nairobi is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of 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 essential stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fourteen Falls, Shree Hindu Sanatan Dharma Mandir and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
