Non-stop flights to Mogadishu (MGQ)
Mogadishu International Airport is the largest airport in Somalia. In total there are 10 airports around the world that have direct flights to Mogadishu, spread around 10 cities in 7 countries. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to Mogadishu.
Mogadishu is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Mogadishu Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Mogadishu Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 425 flights arriving at Mogadishu Airport, which are 98 flights per week or 14 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Mogadishu are routes from Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya and Addis Ababa (ADD) in Ethiopia. These two routes together are operated 219 times this month, and make up for 52% of all monthly arrivals at Mogadishu International Airport.
The longest flight to Mogadishu MGQ is departing from Istanbul (IST). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 1,802 miles (2,900 km).
List of all direct flights to Mogadishu
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Mogadishu, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Mogadishu.
Airlines flying to Mogadishu
Currently, there are 10 airlines that fly to Mogadishu. Most flights to Mogadishu are operated by Daallo Airlines, as they connect 4 airports to MGQ. That’s around 2 times as much as Freedom Airline Express, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Mogadishu. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all MGQ flights:
Business class flights to Mogadishu
There are 10 airports that have flights to Mogadishu in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to MGQ are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Mogadishu
The only intercontinental flights to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) are from the Middle-East, as of April 2024.
* Please note that there are no direct services from 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 the Middle-East / Western Asia to Mogadishu
Daallo Airlines: seasonal flights from Jeddah (JED).
Flydubai: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Mogadishu
Flights from Djibouti to Mogadishu
Djibouti is the only city in Djibouti with direct flights to Mogadishu. From Djibouti, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Ethiopia to Mogadishu
In Ethiopia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Mogadishu is Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kenya to Mogadishu
There is 1 airport in Kenya that has a direct connection to Mogadishu, which is Nairobi. From Nairobi, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Mogadishu, which are African Express, Daallo Airlines, Freedom Airline Express and Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Mogadishu
In Saudi Arabia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Mogadishu is Jeddah. From Jeddah, direct flights are offered by Daallo Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Turkey to Mogadishu
Istanbul is the only city in Turkey with direct flights to Mogadishu. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Uganda to Mogadishu
There is 1 airport in Uganda that has a direct connection to Mogadishu, which is Entebbe. From Entebbe, direct flights are offered by Utair Express.
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Mogadishu
Dubai is the only city in United Arab Emirates with direct flights to Mogadishu. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Flydubai.
Domestic flights to Mogadishu
Flights from Somalia to Mogadishu
There are 3 airports in Somalia that have non-stop domestic flights to Mogadishu.
From Bosaso, direct flights are offered by Daallo Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Garowe, you can fly non-stop with Daallo Airlines or Freedom Airline Express.
From Hargeisa, you can fly non-stop with African Express or Daallo Airlines.
Alternative airports near Mogadishu
Unfortunately, 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 into Mogadishu?
The most convenient airport to fly into Mogadishu is Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ).
How many airlines fly to Mogadishu?
There are 10 airlines flying to Mogadishu from 10 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Mogadishu?
Daallo Airlines, Freedom Airline Express and African Express operate most flights to Mogadishu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Mogadishu?
Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam are all flying to Mogadishu.
How many nonstop flights are there to Mogadishu?
There are roughly 425 flights arriving at Mogadishu every month (or 98 flights each week), from 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 to Mogadishu?
Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Djibouti are the 3 most popular routes to Mogadishu. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Mogadishu, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Mogadishu?
| Nairobi to Mogadishu | 1h 30m |
| Addis Ababa to Mogadishu | 2h |
| Djibouti to Mogadishu | 2h 5m |
| Istanbul to Mogadishu | 7h 20m |
| Entebbe to Mogadishu | 2h 30m |
