Ukunda Airport –UKA – Ukunda, Kenya

The Ukunda Airport is a located near the Dani Beach in the Ukunda, Kenya. It is a small airfield that provides services to local areas of Tiwi, Diani, and Msambweni. This medium-sized airport caters to domestic flights only. The UKA – Ukunda, Kenya’s longest route is a non-stop flight to Angama’s Maasai Mara, which is Africa’s most beautiful game reserve.

Best Time to Visit

The Ukunda Airport operates the Air Kenya, which provides flight services to and from the Wilson airports in Nairobi since 2013. Most of these services include private charters that provide tourist access to the inland’s gaming reserves, as well as different beach resorts. It is reported that the Kenya Airports Authority expressed their intent to extend the airport’s runway. Once this is done, the airport will be able to offer their services to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and provide international flights to Arusha, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar. Visit the cities of Tiwi, Kwale and Mtwapa.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The Ukunda Airport is near several beach resorts and homestays that let tourists experience and appreciate nature. The luxurious Swahili Beach Resort is a 5–star hotel, located just a mile from the airport. The airport has swimming pools, a health club, and even a library. Prideinn Express Diani, which is only less than a mile away from the Ukunda Airport, is another hotel that has a stunning view of nature and the ocean. Just 1 mile from the airport is the posh Kaskazi Beach Hotel. The hotel offers a sophisticated level of service and amenities. 

The Ukunda Airport is close to the MBA-Moi International Airport. It operates on the Mombasa area, which is Kenya’s second largest city.