Flights to Somalia

Flights to Somalia

Somalia has a total of 9 airports, 4 of which handle intercontinental flights, 6 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 3 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Somalia together handle 895 flights this month, departing from 17 airports in 9 countries, operated by 15 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers. You can fly to Somalia in Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Somalia. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Somalia.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance or Oneworld. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Somalia

Explore Somalia!

Discover all 9 destinations in Somalia. The most popular airports are in Mogadishu and Hargeisa. Collectively, the top 2 airports in these cities handle over 71% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Somalia, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Somalia

When planning your trip to Somalia, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 15 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 2 low-cost carriers. Major airlines include Jubba Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Daallo Airlines - D9. Together they operate more than half (60%) of all scheduled flights in April.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.

Low-cost carriers flying to Somalia

To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 2 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, Flydubai provides the widest range of route options. They serve 100% of all flights to Mogadishu Airport, which is the only destination in Somalia.

What is the best time to visit Somalia?

Somalia has destinations with multiple climate types which are hot mediterranean and desert destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Somalia as a whole is from January to December (all year round). In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Somalia at the best time of the year!

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of Somalia are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

Somalia has 7 Hot Mediterranean destinations that you can fly to. The destinations listed below are attractive to visit all year round, but they are best visited in spring () and fall () when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

🏜️  Desert destinations

Typically, desert locations in Somalia experience hot days with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) and cooler nights. With minimal rainfall, these areas are known for their extreme weather, breathtaking views, and the cultural traditions of the people who live there. Even with the tough living conditions, they offer a remarkable combination of adventure, peace, and stunning beauty, making them fascinating spots to discover.

Somalia has 2 desert destinations where you can fly to. The destinations listed below can be visited all year round, but it is best to avoid the summer months as it can get extremely hot. That's why it is best to visit these destinations from September to May.

Countries with direct flights to Somalia

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 8 countries that have non-stop flights to Somalia, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Somalia

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Somalia. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 8 airports across 8 countries and 2 continents offer direct flights to 9 airports in Somalia.

Flying Business Class to Somalia

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 12 airports across 9 countries that provide business class flights to Somalia. As of today, you can arrive at 4 airports in Business Class. (Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe or Bosaso Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Somalia

Domestic flights across Somalia

With a total of 26 domestic routes, there are plenty of flights connecting the major cities of Somalia.

Jubba Airways and Daallo Airlines - D9 together operate more than half (67%) of all domestic flights in Somalia, a total of 318 flights this month. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to Somalia

There are 4 cities spread across 4 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Somalia. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 6 airports in the country.

Mogadishu is the most popular airport for international travelers from Africa with 216 flights in April, representing 66% of all flights arriving from Africa. The majority of those flights are operated by 5 airlines: Ethiopian Airlines, i-Fly Air, Freedom Airline Express, Daallo Airlines - D9 and FlexFlight.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Kenya to Somalia

From Kenya you can fly non-stop from Nairobi Airport, and arrive at 4 different destinations in Somalia. In total there are 4 direct routes from Kenya, operated by 7 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Kenya to Somalia with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 7 airports in Kenya offer flights to 6 destinations in Somalia that require just one stop:

Flights from Ethiopia to Somalia

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at 4 different destinations in Somalia. In total there are 4 direct routes from Ethiopia, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to Somalia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to 4 destinations in Somalia with a single stop:

Flights from Djibouti to Somalia

From Djibouti you can fly non-stop from Djibouti Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Somalia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Djibouti, operated by 4 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Flights from Uganda to Somalia

From Uganda you can fly non-stop from Entebbe Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Somalia: Mogadishu. This is the only non-stop flight route from Uganda to Somalia, operated by Uganda Airlines.

Uganda to Somalia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Uganda offer flights to Mogadishu Airport with a single stop:

Intercontinental flights to Somalia

Currently you can only fly to Somalia from countries located across Asia. 7 different airlines (of which 2 are low-cost) are operating these long-haul flights.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Asia to Somalia

From Asia, 4 countries have direct flights to Somalia. 7 non-stop routes are available, operated by 7 airlines — 2 of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from United Arab Emirates to Somalia

Looking to fly directly from United Arab Emirates? This is possible from Dubai only. You will arrive at one of 3 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — including Flydubai, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

United Arab Emirates to Somalia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Somalia, as 5 departure airports in United Arab Emirates offer 1-stop flights to 6 destinations in Somalia:

Flights from Saudi Arabia to Somalia

Looking to fly directly from Saudi Arabia? This is possible from Jeddah only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Saudi Arabia to Somalia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Somalia, as 25 departure airports in Saudi Arabia offer 1-stop flights to 6 destinations in Somalia:

Flights from Turkey to Somalia

Looking to fly directly from Turkey? This is possible from Istanbul only. You will arrive at Mogadishu — currently the only direct route connecting Somalia and Turkey. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Turkey to Somalia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Somalia, as 45 departure airports in Turkey offer 1-stop flights to 4 destinations in Somalia:

Flights from Oman to Somalia

Looking to fly directly from Oman? This is possible from Muscat only. You will arrive at Mogadishu — currently the only direct route connecting Somalia and Oman. Flights are operated by SalamAir, a low-cost airline.

Oman to Somalia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Oman offer flights to 4 destinations in Somalia with a single stop:

Most popular routes to Somalia

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Somalia, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Somalia with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Somalia, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Somalia!

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