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Kenya at a glance
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Population
- 53,330,978
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- Calling code
- +254
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- Not recommended
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Currency KESTime in Mombasa 06:23UTC+03:00Country codes KE / KEN
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Mombasa. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
9 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Fort Jesus
Fort Jesus is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Haller Park (Kenya)
Haller Park (Kenya) is one option for your time in Mombasa. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa
Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Makupa Causeway Bridge
Makupa Causeway Bridge is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
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Mandhry Mosque
Mandhry Mosque is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Kilindini Harbour
Kilindini Harbour is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Mombasa Old Town
Mombasa Old Town is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Tudor Creek
Tudor Creek is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Mombasa tusks
Mombasa tusks is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Mombasa
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MBA
An arrival option for Mombasa
Moi International Airport
8.0 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at MBA
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MBA airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moi International Airport | MBA | 8.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Malindi International Airport | MYD | 103.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Manda Airport | LAU | 243.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Amboseli Airport | ASV | 310.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 429.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | 438.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Moi International Airport
Mombasa · HKMO
Elevation200 ft
Coordinates-4.03483, 39.5942
Runways
03 / 21
10991 × 151 ft
ASP15 / 33
4473 × 118 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP120.3 MHz
APRON CTL121.6 MHz
RDR121.7 MHz
TWR118.6 MHz
Malindi International Airport
Malindi · HKML
Elevation80 ft
Coordinates-3.22931, 40.1017
Runways
08 / 26
3701 × Unknown width ft
UNK17 / 35
4600 × Unknown width ft
UNKRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Manda Airport
Lamu · HKLU
Elevation20 ft
Coordinates-2.252431, 40.912892
Runways
08 / 26
3054 × 46 ft
GRE15 / 33
6561 × 105 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Amboseli Airport
Ol Tukai · HKAM
Elevation3755 ft
Coordinates-2.644786, 37.252922
Runways
08 / 26
3284 × Unknown width ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Nairobi · HKJK
Elevation5330 ft
Coordinates-1.318886, 36.928233
Runways
06 / 24
13507 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP122.3 MHz
ATIS126.2 MHz
APRON CTL121.6 MHz
Nairobi Tower118.7 MHz
Nairobi Wilson Airport
Nairobi · HKNW
Elevation5536 ft
Coordinates-1.32172, 36.8148
Runways
07 / 25
4798 × 72 ft
ASP14 / 32
5052 × 76 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
WILSON TWR118.1 MHz
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Get around with confidence
Getting around Mombasa
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Stops along the route
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Fort Jesus
Directions ↗Fort Jesus is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Haller Park (Kenya)
Directions ↗Haller Park (Kenya) is one option for your time in Mombasa. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa
Directions ↗Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Makupa Causeway Bridge
Directions ↗Makupa Causeway Bridge is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mandhry Mosque
Directions ↗Mandhry Mosque is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kilindini Harbour
Directions ↗Kilindini Harbour is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mombasa Old Town
Directions ↗Mombasa Old Town is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tudor Creek
Directions ↗Tudor Creek is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mombasa tusks
Directions ↗Mombasa tusks is one option for your time in Mombasa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Monthly weather in Kenya
Nairobi
5,545,000 residents
JAN
20 °C
FEB
21 °C
MAR
21 °C
APR
19 °C
MAY
19 °C
JUN
18 °C
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Mombasa
1,208,333 residents
JAN
27 °C
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28 °C
MAR
28 °C
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27 °C
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26 °C
JUN
25 °C
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