Non-stop flights from Mogadishu (MGQ)
Mogadishu Airport (IATA: MGQ, ICAO: HCMM), also known as Mogadishu International Airport, is the largest airport in Somalia. Mogadishu Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 10 destinations in 7 countries.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from Mogadishu.
The longest flight from Mogadishu MGQ is a 1,802 mile (2,900 km) non-stop route to Istanbul IST. This direct flight takes around 7 hours and 40 minutes and is operated by Turkish Airlines.
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In total there are 11 airlines flying from and to Mogadishu. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Mogadishu
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Mogadishu, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Mogadishu that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Mogadishu
There are 9 airports that have flights from Mogadishu in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from MGQ are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Mogadishu
The only intercontinental flights operating from Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) are between Mogadishu and the Middle-East.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Mogadishu and Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Mogadishu to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Daallo Airlines: seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
International flights from Mogadishu
Flights from Mogadishu to Djibouti
Djibouti is the only destination in Djibouti with direct flights from Mogadishu. You can fly non-stop to Djibouti with Air Djibouti or Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Mogadishu to Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Mogadishu is Addis Ababa. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Mogadishu to Kenya
There is 1 destination in Kenya that has a direct connection from Mogadishu, which is Nairobi. From Mogadishu to Nairobi there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are African Express, Daallo Airlines, Freedom Airline Express and Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
Flights from Mogadishu to Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Mogadishu is Jeddah. Direct flights to Jeddah are offered by Daallo Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Flights from Mogadishu to Turkey
Istanbul is the only destination in Turkey with direct flights from Mogadishu. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Mogadishu to Uganda
There is 1 destination in Uganda that has a direct connection from Mogadishu, which is Entebbe. Direct flights to Entebbe are offered by Utair Express.
Flights from Mogadishu to United Arab Emirates
Dubai is the only destination in United Arab Emirates with direct flights from Mogadishu. Direct flights to Dubai are offered by Flydubai.
Domestic flights from Mogadishu
Flights from Mogadishu to Somalia
There are 3 airports in Somalia that have non-stop domestic flights from Mogadishu.
Direct flights to Bosaso are offered by Daallo Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Garowe is Freedom Airline Express.
Non-stop flights to Hargeisa are offered by African Express, Air Djibouti and Daallo Airlines.
Alternative airports near Mogadishu
There are no alternative airports to Mogadishu (MGQ) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Mogadishu?
There is 1 airport in Mogadishu: Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ).
What is the best airport to fly from Mogadishu?
The most convenient airport to fly from Mogadishu is Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ).
How many airlines fly from Mogadishu?
There are 11 airlines flying from Mogadishu to 10 airports around the world, as of March 2024.
Which airlines fly from Mogadishu?
Daallo Airlines, Freedom Airline Express and Air Djibouti operate most flights from Mogadishu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Mogadishu?
Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam are all flying from Mogadishu.
How many nonstop flights are there from Mogadishu?
There are roughly 217 flights departing from Mogadishu every month (or 49 flights each week), to a total of 10 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Mogadishu Airport?
The official name of Mogadishu Airport is Mogadishu International Airport.
What is the airport code of Mogadishu Airport?
The airport code of Mogadishu Airport is MGQ.
What are the most popular flights from Mogadishu?
Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Istanbul are the 3 most popular routes from Mogadishu. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Mogadishu, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Mogadishu?
Mogadishu to Nairobi | 1h 30m |
Mogadishu to Addis Ababa | 2h |
Mogadishu to Istanbul | 7h 40m |
Mogadishu to Hargeisa | 1h 30m |
Mogadishu to Entebbe | 2h 30m |