Mombasa Moi International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Moi International airport is in the south of Mombasa Island, 10-12 km from the historic centre of Old Town: a taxi ride takes 15-30 minutes depending on traffic. Most properties close to the airport are furnished apartments rather than big chains, clustered between the CBD and the Ganjoni district; travellers after a beach and family resorts instead look to Nyali, north of the channel, 16-18 km and 20-35 minutes by car over the Nyali bridge.

CBD and Old Town

City centre · About 10-12 km from the airport, 15-30 minutes by taxi depending on traffic; Old Town is reachable on foot from the CBD.

Best for: Travellers passing through for work or who want the Swahili-Portuguese historic centre within walking distance.

Pros

The part of Mombasa closest to the airport among the areas in this guide
Old Town, Fort Jesus and the markets are within walking distance of the CBD

Cons

Busy streets not well suited to evening strolls outside Old Town
No beach: for the sea you still need to travel to Nyali

Recommended hotels in this area

Cosy 1 BR in CBD 11 min to Airport & 18 min to SGR: One-bedroom apartment in Mombasa's CBD, 11 minutes from the airport and 18 from the SGR station according to the property; handy for travellers who need to move between the two within a few hours.
Modern 2BR Apartment in Mombasa CBD: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with balcony in the Ganjoni district, central and just a short walk from Old Town.

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Nyali

Neighbourhood · About 16-18 km from the airport, 20-35 minutes by car depending on traffic over the Nyali bridge; Nyali beach is a few minutes from the district's apartments.

Best for: Travellers who want a beach, City Mall and family resorts north of the Mombasa channel.

Pros

City Mall a few minutes' walk from the district's apartments
Nyali beach and its resorts just a few minutes by car

Cons

The longest stretch from the airport among the areas in this guide, especially at rush hour
A car or taxi is needed for almost every trip, including the bridge to Mombasa Island

Recommended hotels in this area

1 and 2 bedroom apartment Nyali CITY MALL: Apartment just steps from Nyali's City Mall, the district's main shopping centre; a good base for those who want beach and amenities without going back to Mombasa Island.
1 Bedroom Furnished Apartment in Nyali: Furnished one-bedroom apartment in the Nyali district, a few minutes by car from the beach and City Mall.

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