Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

MBAKenyaTPL: night-owl-plan

Moi International Airport

Mombasa, Kenya

Drop-off

Mombasa Island CBD (Moi Avenue / Digo Road)

Pin before customs

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.

Late arrivals

Mombasa: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likemombasa airport busandmba to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

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.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.