Airport
Malindi International Airport (MYD)
Malindi International Airport is the main gateway to the coastal town of Malindi and the surrounding Kilifi County coastline. Compare transfer options to Malindi town centre, Watamu, Kilifi and nearby beach destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Malindi International Airport
Malindi International Airport (MYD) is the main airport serving Malindi, a coastal resort town in Kilifi County, southeastern Kenya. The airport supports tourism and regional travel by connecting Malindi with Nairobi and other domestic destinations along the Kenyan coast.
Located about 2.5 km from Malindi town centre, the airport has a single passenger terminal, two bitumen runways and a control tower. The terminal was upgraded and expanded between 2011 and 2012, improving passenger capacity and operational facilities, while plans continue to extend the main runway for larger aircraft and direct international flights.
The airport's short distance from town makes onward travel straightforward: taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services and rental cars reach Malindi town centre in only a few minutes, and nearby coastal destinations such as Watamu and Kilifi are also within easy driving distance.
As a compact regional gateway, Malindi International Airport offers essential passenger services, including banking and currency facilities, customs and immigration, and port health services, while dining and shopping options remain limited.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Malindi International Airport operates through a single passenger terminal. The terminal mainly handles domestic flights connecting Malindi with Nairobi, Lamu, Mombasa and other regional destinations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Malindi International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Malindi International Airport to hotels, beach resorts and town destinations in Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi and the wider coastal region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, sightseeing or journeys along the Kenyan coast.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Malindi International Airport for independent travel around Malindi, Watamu and the Kilifi coastline, and for onward journeys in the region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Malindi International Airport, hotels, event venues and other coastal destinations.
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