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Destination
Mombasa Island CBD (Moi Avenue / Digo Road)
Mombasa city center
Fastest route
Local buses / matatus on Airport Road–Changamwe–Mombasa Island
bus · every 15-30min
Updated
Nov 2025
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Local buses / matatus on Airport Road–Changamwe–Mombasa Island
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.
Transport matrix
Local buses / matatus on Airport Road–Changamwe–Mombasa Island
15-30mInformal 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.
Karibu Airport Taxis (official airport taxi)
on-demandmOfficial 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.
Uber
on-demandmUber operates at Moi International Airport with pickups requested via the app and designated pickup points at the terminals. It provides direct transfers to Mombasa Island CBD and other districts, with pricing based on demand and distance.
Bolt
on-demandmBolt ride-hailing is available at Moi International Airport and can be booked via the mobile app for direct trips to Mombasa city centre and coastal areas. Availability is generally good throughout the day but may fluctuate at night or in peak periods.
Regular street taxis (non-official)
on-demandmLicensed but non-official city taxis can be arranged via hotels or hailed in town for trips to and from the airport. Fares are negotiable; agree a price before departure and be aware that costs may be higher than app-based rides or official airport taxis.
Local buses / matatus on Airport Road–Changamwe–Mombasa Island
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.
Karibu Airport Taxis (official airport taxi)
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.
Uber
Uber operates at Moi International Airport with pickups requested via the app and designated pickup points at the terminals. It provides direct transfers to Mombasa Island CBD and other districts, with pricing based on demand and distance.
Bolt
Bolt ride-hailing is available at Moi International Airport and can be booked via the mobile app for direct trips to Mombasa city centre and coastal areas. Availability is generally good throughout the day but may fluctuate at night or in peak periods.
Regular street taxis (non-official)
Licensed but non-official city taxis can be arranged via hotels or hailed in town for trips to and from the airport. Fares are negotiable; agree a price before departure and be aware that costs may be higher than app-based rides or official airport taxis.
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bus
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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