Moi International (MBA) → Ukunda
Mombasa Airport to Ukunda 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 Ukunda. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly.
- Distance
- ≈ 35 km
- Drive time
- 35–50 min
- Region
- South Coast · Diani
- Price
- Fixed, per vehicle
The drive from Moi International to Ukunda
From Moi International or Miritini the car takes the Dongo Kundu bypass, joins the South Coast highway at Kibundani and follows it about 11 km past Kombani to Ukunda. Ukunda is the first stop in the Diani area, so it is also the quickest.
On the way you pass Dongo Kundu bypass, Kibundani and Kombani. Because the bypass avoids Mombasa island, traffic rarely adds much time outside public holidays.
Where we drop off in Ukunda
Visitors in Ukunda itself are usually in apartments, guesthouses or family homes in the estates behind the highway, a short ride from the beach.
Regular drop-offs include Ukunda town centre, Ukunda Airstrip area, Gombato Bongwe, Kona ya Musa and Ramisi road. Once you have settled in, Ukunda (Diani) Airstrip and Ukunda town centre are close by.
Ukunda and Diani Beach
Ukunda is part of the wider Diani Beach area, about 5 km from Diani Beach itself (10–25 min by road). From the airport the transfer takes 35–50 min, compared with 35–55 min to Diani Beach.
What is near Ukunda
Ukunda (Diani) Airstrip: Domestic airstrip (UKA) for flights from Nairobi, on the link road between the highway and Diani Beach Road.
Ukunda town centre: Banks, ATMs, M-Pesa agents, supermarkets (including Naivas at the Gate Mall) and the local market.
Good to know before you land
Many Ukunda addresses are in estates without street names. Drop a Google Maps pin in the WhatsApp chat and your driver will go straight to the gate.
Ways to arrive in Ukunda
| Arriving at | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Moi International (MBA) | ≈ 35 km | 35–50 min |
| SGR terminus, Miritini | ≈ 30 km | 30–50 min |
| Ukunda (Diani) Airstrip (UKA) | — | a few minutes away |
Approximate road distances and times in normal traffic.
Mombasa Airport to Ukunda Transfer: common questions
How long is the drive from Mombasa airport to Ukunda?
Usually 35–50 min for about 35 km. Because the bypass avoids Mombasa island, traffic rarely adds much time outside public holidays.
Is Ukunda the same as Diani?
They are neighbours. Ukunda is the town on the main highway; Diani Beach is the strip of hotels along Diani Beach Road, reached from Ukunda by a short link road past the airstrip.
Can you pick me up at Ukunda Airstrip instead of Mombasa?
Yes. We meet domestic flights at Ukunda (UKA) too, which is only minutes from Ukunda town.
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.