Mombasa airport fees: what you pay at MBA
Passengers leaving Moi International Airport pay Kenya's Air Passenger Service Charge inside the ticket price. The rate for international departures is US$50 and for domestic flights it is KSh 600. Both rates come from the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act signed by President William Ruto on 15 October 2025. The old rates were US$40 and KSh 500. The money is shared between the Kenya Airports Authority, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority and the Tourism Fund. No cash is paid at the airport.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air passenger service charge (international) Raised from US$40 by the amendment signed on 15 October 2025. Press reports put it at about KSh 6,500. 1,2,3,4 | US$50 | Passengers departing on international flights | Inside the ticket | Parliament of Kenya, Air Passenger Service Charge Act (rates can be varied by the Transport Cabinet Secretary by gazette notice) | Airlines | In force |
| Air passenger service charge (domestic) Raised from KSh 500 in October 2025. 1,2,3 | KSh 600 | Passengers on domestic flights | Inside the ticket | Parliament of Kenya, Air Passenger Service Charge Act | Airlines | In force |
Evidence summary: 4 linked sources; 2 charges confirmed in force; 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The charge is added to your fare when you buy the ticket.
- Check the taxes box on your ticket or receipt to see it listed.
- No cash payment is needed at the airport.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the airport tax when flying out of Kenya?
International departures carry an air passenger service charge of US$50 and domestic flights carry KSh 600, both inside the ticket price.
Do I pay the passenger charge in cash at the airport?
No. Airlines collect it as part of the fare.
When did the Kenya passenger charge go up?
President Ruto signed the amendment on 15 October 2025, raising the international rate from US$40 to US$50 and the domestic rate from KSh 500 to KSh 600.
Other airports in Kenya
- Nairobi (NBO): Departing passengers pay an air passenger service charge built into the ticket.
Sources
- Capital FM: Kenya increases passenger charge for international flights by 25pc (October 2025)
- HapaKenya: President Ruto signs law raising Kenya's air passenger levy to Ksh. 600 domestic and $50 international (23 October 2025)
- Citizen Digital: Kenyans to pay more for flights after Air Passenger Service Charge Bill takes effect (2025)
- The Standard: How new law will streamline aviation revenue (2026)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.