Moi International Airport Guide
Moi International Airport serves Mombasa, Kenya's second-largest city and its primary coastal hub. The airport sits approximately 9 km northwest of the city centre on the Mombasa mainland. Built during World War II, it handles both international routes to Europe and the Middle East and domestic connections across Kenya.
The airport is operated by Kenya Airports Authority and was recognised as the Best Airport in Africa (under 2 million passengers) by Airports Council International in 2020. Two active runways support operations, with the main runway stretching 3,350 metres to accommodate wide-body aircraft used on long-haul European charter routes.
Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir, and Kenya Airways operate scheduled international services. European charter carriers including Condor, Discover Airlines, and Neos serve the airport seasonally, reflecting its importance as a gateway to Kenya's coastal tourism region.
Services
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Location
Key facts
- Size
- 1.3M passengers (2013)2 runways
- Location
- -4.035, 39.594
- Operator
- Kenya Airports Authority
Terminals
3 terminalsMoi International Airport has 3 passenger terminals — Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and General Aviation Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 12 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Terminal 1International
Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, flydubai, RwandAir, Condor, Discover Airlines, Neos, TUIfly Netherlands
- Terminal 2Domestic
Jambojet, Safarilink, Skyward Express
- General Aviation TerminalGeneral aviation
Nearby cities
2 citiesMoi International Airport is closest to Mombasa (9 km southeast), and also serves Kilifi and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Mombasa9 km southeast
- Kilifi68 km north
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