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  "response": {
    "Key": "MBA-NBO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MBA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Mombasa",
      "fullCity": "Mombasa, Kenya",
      "airport": "Moi Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "NBO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Nairobi",
      "fullCity": "Nairobi, Kenya",
      "airport": "Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Mombasa to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "The flight from Mombasa to Nairobi is about 260 miles and typically takes 1 hour nonstop. The return flight also takes about 1 hour, with no meaningful difference between directions.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Mombasa to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "Yes, three airlines fly nonstop from Mombasa to Nairobi — Kenya Airways (KQ), Jambojet (JM), and Skyward Express (OW) — all operating daily. Together they offer over 160 weekly flights, with departures spread from early morning through late evening and a typical flight time of about one hour.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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          "flight_schedule"
        ]
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Nairobi?",
        "answer": "From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), the most-used option is a taxi or ride-hail service like Uber or Bolt, taking 30–45 minutes to the city center. A newer commuter rail link connects the airport to Nairobi’s central station, offering a faster, fixed-fare alternative during peak hours. Car rentals are available from major agencies at the terminal. Shared shuttle vans are a budget choice but can be crowded and slower. For comfort and convenience, a pre-booked taxi or ride-hail is the most popular and reliable choice.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jomo_Kenyatta_International_Airport",
            "title": "Jomo Kenyatta International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-12T20:33:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jomo%20Kenyatta%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Jomo Kenyatta International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:14:25Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Kenya",
            "title": "List of airports in Kenya",
            "time_published": "2025-12-01T22:51:53Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Kenya",
            "title": "List of airports in Kenya",
            "time_published": "2025-12-01T22:51:53Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi_airport_rail_link",
            "title": "Nairobi airport rail link",
            "time_published": "2025-02-08T19:06:15Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Mombasa to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available from Mombasa to Nairobi nonstop. Jambojet (JM) operates daily red-eyes departing around 9:00 PM and 9:45 PM, while Kenya Airways (KQ) offers daily red-eyes with departures around 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM, and 10:35 PM. These are short hops, so they arrive the same night rather than the next morning.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Mombasa to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "Kenya Airways, Jambojet, and Skyward Express all fly nonstop from Mombasa to Nairobi. Kenya Airways operates around 81 flights per week with departures spread throughout the day, Jambojet runs about 75 weekly flights, and Skyward Express offers roughly 11 weekly departures. Specific median fares are not available in the schedule data for these carriers.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "January to March and July to October offer sunny, mild days and fewer visitors."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Mombasa to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Kenya, bring a valid national ID or passport, ensure it matches your ticket, and have a payment method for baggage and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Nairobi?",
        "answer": "Nairobi has two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the primary gateway for international and domestic flights, located about 15 km southeast of the city centre. Wilson Airport is much closer to downtown and handles domestic and regional flights on smaller aircraft."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Moi Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Moi International Airport is about 10 km west of Mombasa city center, and the most popular way to get there is by taxi or ride‑share (Uber, Bolt), which takes roughly 20 minutes depending on traffic. Metered taxis are available but typically cost more than ride‑share services, and you can negotiate a fixed fare with drivers. There is no direct public bus or train to the airport, but matatus (shared minibuses) and tuk‑tuks can get you to the airport road junction, from which you’d need to walk or take a short ride to the terminal. Driving yourself is an option with parking at the airport, though most visitors prefer the convenience of a taxi or ride‑share.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogyakarta_International_Airport_Rail_Link",
            "title": "Yogyakarta International Airport Rail Link",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-26T00:13:13Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moi_International_Airport",
            "title": "Moi International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T20:12:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moi%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Moi International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:13:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airport_rail_link_systems",
            "title": "List of airport rail link systems",
            "time_published": "2026-06-20T23:01:07Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_rail_link",
            "title": "Airport rail link",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-03-26T08:26:52Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Nairobi airport?",
        "answer": "Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport does not have any on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. However, several nearby hotels, such as the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, are located within five minutes of the terminals and most provide free shuttle service.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/nairobi-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Nairobi Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2025-08-13T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/africa/nairobi-airport.htm",
            "title": "Nairobi Airport Guide (NBO) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-01-16T18:27:33Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/africa/kenya/nairobi/activities/private_transfer_from_nairobi_to_jomo_kenyatta_airport_nbo-X1K9QI?property=NBOFA",
            "title": "Private Transfer from Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)",
            "time_published": "2026-02-28T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jomo_Kenyatta_International_Airport",
            "title": "Jomo Kenyatta International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-12T20:33:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/africa/kenya/nairobi/activities/nairobi_airport_layover_tour_nairobi_city-XCFU9R?property=NBODS",
            "title": "Nairobi Airport Layover: Tour Nairobi City",
            "time_published": "2026-02-28T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://travel-code.com/news/nairobi-airport-guide",
            "title": "Nairobi Airport (NBO) Guide 2026: Lounges, Wi-Fi, Hotels & Tips",
            "time_published": "2025-08-06T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Mombasa to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi are mostly operated with De Havilland Canada Dash 8 turboprops — the DHC-8 Dash 8 (flown by Safarilink and Jambojet) and the larger DHC-8-400 (Jambojet and Skyward Express) together account for the bulk of service. Kenya Airways also runs a handful of daily flights using Embraer 190 and Boeing 737-800 jets. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but Dash 8 variants are the most common types on this route.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_aircraft"
        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Mombasa to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "Kenya Airways (KQ), a SkyTeam member, flies nonstop from Mombasa to Nairobi alongside Jambojet (JM) and Skyward Express (OW), neither of which belongs to any global alliance. SkyTeam is the only alliance with a member on this route.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines",
          "article_lookup"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Mombasa?",
        "answer": "At Mombasa Moi International Airport, the Bosphorus Lounge in Terminal 1 is a highly rated independent lounge accessible via Priority Pass and select premium cards, offering a comfortable pre-flight escape. The Safari VIP Lounge (currently listed as temporarily closed) and Safari Comfort Lounge, both in Terminal 1, provide additional independent options with operating hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are no airline-branded lounges at this airport.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/kenya/mombasa-moi-international",
            "title": "Moi International Airport MBA Lounges - MBA Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/kenya/moi-international",
            "title": "Moi International Airport MBA Lounges - MBA Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-at/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MBA",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Moi International Airport | Amex AT",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MBA",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Moi International Airport | Amex US",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/lhg/pt/en/dest/cy/mombasa",
            "title": "Flight to Mombasa (MBA) | Lufthansa",
            "time_published": "2023-11-10T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Mombasa to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "On the Mombasa–Nairobi route, baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare class. Basic fares typically exclude checked baggage, while standard economy includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium classes offer higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Mombasa to Nairobi?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route, Economy is standard, and some airlines offer a basic Business class with recliner seats; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher-cabin tickets on carriers like Kenya Airways often allow same-day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}