Non-stop flights to Mogadishu (MGQ)
Mogadishu International Airport is the largest airport in Somalia. It is Somalia's main international airport. In total there are 16 airports around the world that have direct flights to Mogadishu, spread around 16 cities in 7 countries. Currently, there are 8 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 Best time to visit Mogadishu Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 444 flights arriving at Mogadishu Airport, which are 105 flights per week or 15 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Mogadishu are routes from Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya and Medina (MED) in Saudi Arabia. These two routes together are operated 204 times this month, and make up for 46% 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 covers a distance of 2,900 miles (4,667 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 13 airlines that fly to Mogadishu. Most flights to Mogadishu are operated by Jubba Airways, as they connect 11 airports to MGQ. That’s around 2 times as much as Daallo Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Mogadishu. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most MGQ flights:
What is the best time to visit Mogadishu?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Mogadishu are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Mogadishu is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Long-Haul Flights to Mogadishu
Explore all long-haul flights to Mogadishu with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Mogadishu
There are 11 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 May 2026.
* 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) and Medina (MED).
Jubba Airways: seasonal flights from Jeddah (JED).
SalamAir: seasonal flights from Muscat (MCT).
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, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Mogadishu, which are Air Djibouti, Egyptair (Star Alliance), Jubba Airways and Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Djibouti
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).
All flights from Ethiopia
Flights from Kenya to Mogadishu
There is 1 airport in Kenya that has a direct connection to Mogadishu, which is Nairobi. From Nairobi, airlines that operate direct flights are Daallo Airlines, Daallo Airlines, FlexFlight, Freedom Airline Express, i-Fly Air and Jubba Airways.
All flights from Kenya
Flights from Oman to Mogadishu
In Oman, the only airport that has a direct connection to Mogadishu is Muscat. From Muscat, direct flights are offered by SalamAir. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
All flights from Oman
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Mogadishu
There are 2 airports in Saudi Arabia that have non-stop flights to Mogadishu.
From Jeddah, you can fly non-stop with Daallo Airlines or Jubba Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in June.
From Medina, the only airline with direct flights is Daallo Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in May 2026.
All flights from Saudi Arabia
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).
All flights from Turkey
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 Uganda Airlines.
All flights from Uganda
Domestic flights to Mogadishu
Flights from Somalia to Mogadishu
There are several airports within Somalia that have domestic flights to Mogadishu (8 in total).
From Adado and Baidoa, you can fly with Jubba Airways.
From Bosaso, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Mogadishu, which are Daallo Airlines, Daallo Airlines, FlexFlight and Jubba Airways.
From Galkayo, the only airline with direct flights is Jubba Airways.
From Garowe, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Mogadishu, which are Daallo Airlines, Daallo Airlines, FlexFlight, Freedom Airline Express and Jubba Airways.
From Guriel, you can fly non-stop to Mogadishu with Jubba Airways.
From Hargeisa, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Mogadishu, which are Air Djibouti, Daallo Airlines, Daallo Airlines, FlexFlight and Jubba Airways.
From Kismayo, the only airline with direct flights is Jubba Airways.
All flights from Somalia
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 13 airlines flying to Mogadishu from 16 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Mogadishu?
Jubba Airways, Daallo Airlines and FlexFlight 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?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Mogadishu.
How many nonstop flights are there to Mogadishu?
There are roughly 444 flights arriving at Mogadishu every month (or 105 flights each week), from a total of 16 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, Medina and Addis Ababa 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 45m |
| Medina to Mogadishu | 3h 45m |
| Addis Ababa to Mogadishu | 2h |
| Hargeisa to Mogadishu | 1h 30m |
| Garowe to Mogadishu | 1h 20m |
