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Connecting route · Egypt → Kenya

Flights from Cairo to Mombasa

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Mombasa. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Dubai, about 7h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 24m
CAIMBAADD

Cairo to Mombasa at a glance

Fastest journey7h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Mombasa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CAI Addis Ababa (ADD) MBA
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 24m
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CAI Dubai (DXB) MBA
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~10h 06m
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CAI Nairobi (NBO) MBA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: 748 Air Services, Jambojet, Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~8h 28m
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CAI Dar Es Salaam (DAR) MBA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Flightlink, Skyward Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 09m
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CAI Kigali (KGL) MBA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 19m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,895 km2,419 miles
Journey time
7h 24mestimate
Time difference
+1hMombasa vs Cairo
Currency in Mombasa
KES
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → MBA

Flights from Cairo to Mombasa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Mombasa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Dubai and Nairobi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Mombasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,895 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Mombasa?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Dubai (DXB), Nairobi (NBO) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). EgyptAir flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Mombasa?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Mombasa: Moi International Airport (MBA).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Mombasa?
Mombasa is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.

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