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Flight deals from Zanzibar Airport to Mombasa Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zanzibar Airport to Mombasa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM1,183. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Mombasa.RM1,183 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,183, select.
Mombasa.RM1,183 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,183, select.
Mombasa.RM1,184 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,184, select.
Mombasa.RM1,184 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 17 Mar.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,184, select.
Mombasa.RM1,184 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,184, select.
Mombasa.RM1,203 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,203, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.
Mombasa.RM1,223 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Mombasa.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departs from Mombasa on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,223, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Mombasa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zanzibar to Mombasa flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from RM1,184
Apr
from RM1,183
May
from RM1,183
Jun
from RM1,223
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from RM1,223
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Direct flights from Zanzibar to Mombasa

Zanzibar to Mombasa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zanzibar to Mombasa below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mombasa.

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8km from central Mombasa
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Zanzibar to Mombasa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,183
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time53 mins
Most popular airlineSafarilink
Average flights per week81

Finding cheap flights from Zanzibar to Mombasa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zanzibar to Mombasa is RM1,183. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
53 minutes is the average flight time from Zanzibar to Mombasa.
Safarilink, Flexflight and Hahn Air Systems fly direct from Zanzibar to Mombasa.
As of March 2026, there are 81 flights per week flying from Zanzibar to Mombasa.
The cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Mombasa is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zanzibar Airport to Mombasa Airport on Monday, 11 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 53 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mombasa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Mombasa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Safarilink offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mombasa.

Travelling from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Moi International Airport (MBA): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.

  • Mombasa's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Zanzibar.

  • Flights from ZNZ to MBA start at 07:05 — the first with Neos. The latest departure is at 21:10 with Neos. In total, there are 70 weekly Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your ZNZ to MBA flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • There's a good range of direct flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport to choose from. When organising your Mombasa journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Kenya:

  • Most passengers choose to fly with EW Discover on this route.

  • Condor is the most punctual carrier operating ZNZ to MBA flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Moi International Airport (MBA)

  • At the moment, RM611 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,183. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZNZ to MBA.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ZNZ to MBA.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport.

Handy information about Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Of all flights leaving Zanzibar International Airport, 71.9% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central Zanzibar to Zanzibar International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ZNZ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Moi International Airport (MBA)

  • If you have a late Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MBA:

  • Pick up a Moi International Airport rental car and discover Mombasa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Booking your ride from Moi International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Moi International Airport (MBA) to central Mombasa

  • From Moi International Airport, Mombasa is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Moi International Airport (MBA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport is February, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Mombasa based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Lock in your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Moi International Airport for March if you want to go to Mombasa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZNZ to MBA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Nairobi is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've seen Mombasa. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions 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 journey is complete without seeing Alisa plaza, Flame Tree Bike Park and Albizzia Grove.

Plan the rest of your trip from Zanzibar to Mombasa

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