Flying from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Lamu Airport (LAU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Mombasa Airport to Lamu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 40 minutes.
Choose from seven weekly Mombasa Airport to Lamu Airport flights. The 10:40 departure with Skyward Express is the earliest available. Skyward Express operates the last service of the day at 10:40.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MBA to LAU flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Skyward Express offers direct flights from Mombasa Airport to Lamu Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Lamu — and maybe even more of Kenya if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Skyward Express on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Lamu Airport (LAU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mombasa Airport to Lamu Airport flight is 45 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 90 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from MBA to LAU, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Mombasa Airport to Lamu Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Mombasa Airport (MBA)
Of the departures from Mombasa Airport, 58% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Mombasa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Mombasa. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MBA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mombasa Airport to Lamu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lamu Airport (LAU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mombasa Airport to Lamu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAU instead:
Getting from Lamu Airport (LAU) to central Lamu
Lamu Airport to the centre of Lamu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Lamu Airport (LAU)
December is the busiest month for flights from Mombasa Airport to Lamu Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Lamu in March.
Book your flight from Mombasa Airport to Lamu Airport for March if you'd like to go to Lamu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MBA to LAU in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kenya
Lamu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kenya just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres west of Lamu, a visit to Nairobi will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Kenya, head for Mombasa, roughly 241 kilometres south-west of Lamu. Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach are key reasons to visit.