Flying from Moi International Airport (MBA) to London: what you need to know
London is 3 hours behind Mombasa, where Moi International Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from MBA to London, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from MBA to London with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
You will need an embassy visa for United Kingdom if you hold a passport from Kenya and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Moi International Airport to London, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
MBA is approximately 10 kilometres from central Mombasa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Moi International Airport to London? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MBA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Moi International Airport (MBA) to London
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Moi International Airport to London is 358 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 571 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MBA to London, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Moi International Airport to London.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 31 kilometres. It takes around 57 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 1 minute to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Moi International Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). As soon as your flight from Moi International Airport to London has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After your flight from MBA to London, unwind at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Moi International Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to London, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Moi International Airport to London for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from MBA to London in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Moi International Airport to London, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
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