Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mombasa Airport (MBA): what you need to know
The timezone in Mombasa is UTC+3, which is nine hours ahead of Chicago.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ORD to MBA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mombasa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ORD and MBA:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
At the moment, $2,949 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,080. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ORD to MBA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mombasa Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mombasa Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mombasa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mombasa Airport (MBA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MBA instead:
Grab a Mombasa Airport rental car and discover Mombasa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Mombasa Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Mombasa Airport (MBA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mombasa Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Mombasa in March.
Lock in your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mombasa Airport for March if you want to explore Mombasa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to MBA in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Kenya
You've visited Mombasa, now it's time to discover other parts of Kenya. Travel about 434 kilometres north-west to Nairobi to check off its top sights. From Masai Mara National Reserve to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Kenya, head for Thika, about 434 kilometres north-west of Mombasa. Fourteen Falls, Shree Hindu Sanatan Dharma Mandir and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir are among its highlights.