Travelling from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Mombasa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your MBA to BOM flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mombasa Airport to Mumbai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MBA and BOM:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mombasa Airport to Mumbai Airport flight is $606. A return plane ticket is currently $894. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MBA to BOM, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Mombasa Airport to Mumbai Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MBA to BOM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mombasa Airport to Mumbai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mombasa Airport (MBA)
58% of flights departing from Mombasa Airport reach their destination on time.
Mombasa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Mombasa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mombasa Airport to Mumbai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MBA:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BOM if you're catching a late Mombasa Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Mumbai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental to explore Mumbai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Mumbai Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Mumbai Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Mumbai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Mombasa Airport to Mumbai Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Mumbai in March.
Book your flight from Mombasa Airport to Mumbai Airport for April if you want to explore Mumbai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MBA to BOM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Mumbai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres north of Mumbai, a visit to Ahmedabad will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, head for Pune, about 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are among its highlights.