There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane NBO - MWZ
3h 43m$253–351Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mwanzabus
13h 44m$24–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Mwanza628 km
11h 20mDrive 628 km
- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanzacar 628 km
11h 20m$78–113
Nairobi (NBO) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $250 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Mwanza via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Mwanza is 471 km. The road distance is 628 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza without a car is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $250 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 13h 44m.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Mwanza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza is 628 km. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mwanza.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Mwanza, Tanzania?
Precision Air, Kenya Airways, and Air Tanzania fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Mozaico Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Nairobi to Mwanza once daily. Tickets cost $23–30 and the journey takes 11h 52m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Nairobi to Mwanza Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–750
Flights from Nairobi to Mwanza Airport via Kilimanjaro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–700
- Website
- precisionairtz.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mwanza Airport via Kilimanjaro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–330
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Mwanza
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Mwanza
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 68+ hotels available in Mwanza.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Mwanza. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.