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Malindi International Airport
Malindi, Kenya
Malindi International Airport
Kenya's coastal gateway serving the historic town of Malindi.
- ›Malindi has one of the largest Italian expatriate communities in Africa, historically driving European charter traffic to the airport.
- ›The airport is managed by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
- ›It serves as a gateway to Malindi Marine National Park and Watamu Marine National Reserve.
- ›The airport has a single paved runway capable of handling small to medium regional aircraft.
- ›Malindi is one of the oldest towns on the East African coast, adding heritage tourism significance to the airport's catchment area.
Malindi International Airport serves the historic coastal town of Malindi on Kenya's Indian Ocean shoreline, one of East Africa's oldest trading settlements. The airport connects this UNESCO-heritage-adjacent destination to Nairobi and other Kenyan hubs, supporting both tourism and local commerce. It plays a vital role in linking visitors to Malindi Marine National Park, Watamu, and the broader Kilifi County coastal corridor.
- Main Terminal — A compact single terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
- Taxis and private hire cars available outside the terminal
- Hotel shuttle transfers arranged through local accommodations
- Tuk-tuks (auto-rickshaws) for short trips into town
- Car hire through local operators near the airport
- Scorpio Villas Malindi
- Diamonds Dream of Africa
- African Dream Cottages
- Driftwood Beach Club
- Malindi Beach Resort
The airport terminal offers very limited refreshment options, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving. The town of Malindi, just a few kilometres away, offers excellent Swahili coastal cuisine including grilled seafood, pilau rice, and fresh coconut dishes at local restaurants along the beachfront. Italian-influenced dining is also common in Malindi owing to its historically strong Italian expatriate community.
- Arrange airport transfers in advance through your hotel, as metered taxis are scarce at this small airport.
- Carry Kenyan shillings for tuk-tuks and local transport, as card acceptance is limited.
- Check flight schedules carefully — domestic services can be seasonal and subject to change.
- Allow extra time during high season (December–March) when tourist traffic increases significantly.
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