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      Flight deals from Kigali to Mombasa

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kigali Airport to Mombasa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $439. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Mombasa.$229 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.
      Mombasa.$229 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.
      Mombasa.$230 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.
      Mombasa.$230 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.
      Mombasa.$231 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.
      Mombasa.$232 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $232, select.
      Mombasa.$287 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $287, select.
      Mombasa.$288 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
      Mombasa.$288 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Mombasa

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kigali to Mombasa flights are currently cheapest in January.
      Jul
      from $231
      Aug
      from $287
      Sep
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      Oct
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      Dec
      from $288
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      Kigali to Mombasa: Alternative routes

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

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      Vipingo Airstrip

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      Ukunda

      31km from central Mombasa
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      Kigali to Mombasa: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$229
      Cheapest month to flyJanuary

      Finding cheap flights from Kigali to Mombasa: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Kigali to Mombasa is $439. 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.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Kigali to Mombasa. But we found flights with one or more stops from $439.
      As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Kigali to Mombasa.
      The cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Mombasa is usually August.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kigali Airport to Mombasa Airport on Sunday, 2 August 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kigali Airport and Mombasa Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      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, Kenya Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mombasa.

      Travelling from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mombasa Airport (MBA): what you need to know

      • Mombasa is one hour ahead of Kigali and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

      • Your KGL to MBA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

      • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

      • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kigali Airport to Mombasa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between KGL and MBA:

        • Dubai Airport

        • Addis Ababa Airport

        • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mombasa Airport (MBA)

      • Currently, $229 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kigali Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $439. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • To pick up cheap tickets from KGL to MBA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

      • Getting cheap flights from Kigali Airport to Mombasa Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.

      • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KGL to MBA.

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

      Handy information about Kigali Airport (KGL)

      • Of the flights that depart from Kigali Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.

      • Kigali Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Kigali. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.

      • Need a handy hotel near KGL? If you're boarding an early flight from Kigali Airport to Mombasa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Mombasa Airport (MBA)

      • Consider staying in a hotel near MBA if you're on a late Kigali Airport to Mombasa Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

      • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mombasa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mombasa and beyond.

      • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Mombasa Airport about one week ahead.

      Getting from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to central Mombasa

      • From Mombasa Airport, Mombasa is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.

      • It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.

      When to fly to Mombasa Airport (MBA)

      • August is the most popular month for flights from Kigali Airport to Mombasa Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Mombasa in March.

      • Book your flight from Kigali Airport to Mombasa Airport for March if you want to explore Mombasa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

      • August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KGL to MBA sometime around then 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 after you've seen Mombasa. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.

      • Thika is another essential stop in Kenya and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Mombasa. No journey is complete without dropping by Fourteen Falls, Shree Hindu Sanatan Dharma Mandir and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.

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