Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Mombasa Island CBD (Moi Avenue / Digo Road), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Local buses / matatus on Airport Road–Changamwe–Mombasa Island usually runs every 15-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

MBAKenyaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Moi International Airport

Mombasa, Kenya

Drop-off

Mombasa Island CBD (Moi Avenue / Digo Road)

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Fastest

Local buses / matatus on Airport Road–Changamwe–Mombasa Island

bus · 15-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Local buses / matatus on Airport Road–Changamwe–Mombasa Island
Headway: 15-30
Backup: Karibu Airport Taxis (official airport taxi) · on-demandm

Note

Informal local buses and matatus run from the airport area along Airport Road through Changamwe to Mombasa Island’s central area; there is no dedicated airport bus and routes may require a short walk to the main road and possible transfer. Frequencies and exact routes vary and vehicles can be crowded; allow extra time and check locally for the current stop used at the terminal access road.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Karibu Airport Taxis (official airport taxi)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Official airport taxis operate 24/7 from the arrivals area to central Mombasa, with fixed fares (around KSh 1,500 to Mombasa City as of 2025). This is a door-to-door service and usually the most straightforward option for reaching the CBD and major hotels.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Local buses / matatus on Airport Road–Changamwe–Mombasa Island
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Informal local buses and matatus run from the airport area along Airport Road through Changamwe to Mombasa Island’s central area; there is no dedicated airport bus and routes may require a short walk to the main road and possible transfer. Frequencies and exact routes vary and vehicles can be crowded; allow extra time and check locally for the current stop used at the terminal access road.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Mombasa Island CBD (Moi Avenue / Digo Road), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Local buses / matatus on Airport Road–Changamwe–Mombasa Island usually runs every 15-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.