Moi International (MBA) → Mnarani
Mombasa Airport to Mnarani 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 Mnarani. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly.
- Distance
- ≈ 65 km
- Drive time
- 1h15–1h45
- Region
- North Coast · Kilifi
- Price
- Fixed, per vehicle
The drive from Moi International to Mnarani
The drive heads north through Mtwapa, Kikambala and Vipingo. Mnarani is on the Mombasa side of the Kilifi Bridge, so you do not need to cross it.
On the way you pass Mtwapa Creek Bridge, Kikambala and Vipingo. Weekday rush hours around Mombasa (roughly 07:00–09:00 and 16:30–19:00) can add 20–30 minutes.
Where we drop off in Mnarani
Hotels and holiday apartments overlook the creek, with a few villas along the south shore.
Regular drop-offs include Mnarani, Kilifi Creek south bank and Mnarani Club. Once you have settled in, Mnarani Ruins and Kilifi Creek are close by.
Mnarani and Kilifi
Mnarani is part of the wider Kilifi area, about 5 km from Kilifi itself (10–25 min by road). From the airport the transfer takes 1h15–1h45, compared with 1h15–1h45 to Kilifi.
What is near Mnarani
Mnarani Ruins: Fifteenth-century mosques, including a Great Mosque with an inscribed mihrab, and baobabs said to be centuries old, on a bluff above the creek.
Kilifi Creek: Sailing and paddle-boarding from the RYA sailing centre at Mnarani Club.
Good to know before you land
Mnarani is before the Kilifi Bridge and Bofa is after it. Double-check which side your hotel is on.
Ways to arrive in Mnarani
| Arriving at | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Moi International (MBA) | ≈ 65 km | 1h15–1h45 |
| SGR terminus, Miritini | ≈ 65 km | 1h15–1h45 |
Approximate road distances and times in normal traffic.
Mombasa Airport to Mnarani Transfer: common questions
How long is the drive from Mombasa airport to Mnarani?
Usually 1h15–1h45 for about 65 km. Weekday rush hours around Mombasa (roughly 07:00–09:00 and 16:30–19:00) can add 20–30 minutes.
Is Mnarani in Kilifi town?
It is across the creek from Kilifi town, on the Mombasa side of the bridge.
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.