Moi International (MBA) → Galu Beach
Mombasa Airport to Galu Beach Transfer
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall at Moi International with your name on a board and drives you straight to your hotel, villa or home in Galu Beach. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly.
- Distance
- ≈ 45 km
- Drive time
- 40–60 min
- Region
- South Coast · Diani
- Price
- Fixed, per vehicle
The drive from Moi International to Galu Beach
After the bypass and Ukunda, the car takes the link road past the airstrip, turns right (south) onto Diani Beach Road and follows it to the southern end. Allow a little longer than for central Diani, because the beach road is slower than the highway.
On the way you pass Dongo Kundu bypass, Ukunda and Diani Beach Road. Because the bypass avoids Mombasa island, traffic rarely adds much time outside public holidays.
Where we drop off in Galu Beach
Stays in Galu are mostly private villas and small beach hotels along the southern stretch of Diani Beach Road and the lanes towards Kinondo.
Regular drop-offs include Galu Beach, Kinondo and southern Diani Beach Road. Once you have settled in, Galu Beach and Kaya Kinondo are close by.
Galu Beach and Diani Beach
Galu Beach is part of the wider Diani Beach area, about 15 km from Diani Beach itself (20–30 min by road). From the airport the transfer takes 40–60 min, compared with 35–55 min to Diani Beach.
What is near Galu Beach
Galu Beach: Wide, quiet beach at the south end of Diani and the area’s main kitesurfing spot.
Kaya Kinondo: Sacred Digo forest; visits are with a Digo guide, and photos are not allowed.
Chale Island: Private island resort just off the southern end of Diani.
Good to know before you land
Galu villas often sit down unmarked lanes off the beach road. Send the villa name and a map pin when you book.
Ways to arrive in Galu Beach
| Arriving at | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Moi International (MBA) | ≈ 45 km | 40–60 min |
| SGR terminus, Miritini | ≈ 40 km | 40–60 min |
Approximate road distances and times in normal traffic.
Mombasa Airport to Galu Beach Transfer: common questions
How long is the drive from Mombasa airport to Galu Beach?
Usually 40–60 min for about 45 km. Because the bypass avoids Mombasa island, traffic rarely adds much time outside public holidays.
How much longer is Galu than central Diani?
Usually 10–15 minutes more, since the last part of the trip runs along Diani Beach Road.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight and adjust the pickup. Your driver waits for delayed arrivals at no extra cost.
How do I pay?
By M-Pesa, card, or cash in KES, USD, EUR or GBP. The price is fixed when you book on WhatsApp and does not change on the day.