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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → Kenya

Flights from Riyadh to Mombasa

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Mombasa. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Dubai, about 6h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 46m
RUHMBAADD

Riyadh to Mombasa at a glance

Fastest journey6h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Riyadh 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
RUH Addis Ababa (ADD) MBA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 46m
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RUH Dubai (DXB) MBA
Leg 1: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~8h 10m
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3
RUH Nairobi (NBO) MBA
Leg 1: Flynas · Leg 2: 748 Air Services, Jambojet, Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 55m
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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
3,286 km2,041 miles
Journey time
6h 46mestimate
Time difference
NoneMombasa vs Riyadh
Currency in Mombasa
KES
Airports
RUH → MBA

Flights from Riyadh to Mombasa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Mombasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,286 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Mombasa?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Dubai (DXB) and Nairobi (NBO). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Mombasa?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Mombasa: Moi International Airport (MBA).

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