Cheap flights to Mogadishu
Regular flights to the capital of Somalia are handled by Mogadishu International Airport, which is located just 4 km from the city center. The current route network includes direct connections with 5 cities, linking the region with international hubs. The highest number of flights originate from Addis Ababa (8 flights per week), Istanbul (4 flights per week) and Nairobi.
There are 4 airlines flying to the city, with Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines operating the most frequent flights. Before your trip, we recommend checking out the city guide and familiarizing yourself with current information on how to get to your destination. Below are detailed cards for all available departure cities with a convenient ticket search form.
Flight insights to Mogadishu
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Mogadishu — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Mogadishu come from Addis Ababa, Istanbul and Nairobi. Addis Ababa leads with around 8 flights a week.
- Addis Ababa8 flights/week
- Istanbul4 flights/week
- Nairobi1 flights/week
- Hargeisa1 flights/week
- Entebbe1 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Mogadishu depart from Ethiopia, Turkey and Kenya. Ethiopia alone accounts for about 53% of all direct routes.
- Ethiopia53%
- Turkey27%
- Kenya7%
- Somalia7%
- Uganda7%
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Mogadishu is from Abidjan at about 7h 33m, followed by Accra (7h) and Cape Town (6h 45m).
- Abidjan7h 33m
- Accra7h
- Cape Town6h 45m
- Lagos6h 30m
- Istanbul6h 25m
Popular departure cities to Mogadishu
Ethiopia
Turkey
Kenya
Somalia
Uganda
Kenya
Tanzania
Saudi Arabia
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Tanzania
Kenya
South Africa
Rwanda
South Africa
Kenya
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Pakistan
Iran
Maldives
Kenya
Seychelles Islands
Oman Sultanate Of
Nigeria
Egypt
Kenya
Ethiopia
Mauritius
Ethiopia
Saudi Arabia
Burundi
Bahrain
Malawi
Djibouti
Iran
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Ivory Coast
Zambia
Madagascar (Malagasy)
Iraq
Ethiopia
Kenya
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Congo Democratic Republic Of
Ethiopia
Ghana
Mayotte
Mozambique
Cameroon, United Republic Of
Namibia
ZimbabweFrequently asked questions
- How many cities offer flights to Mogadishu?
- Regular air service to Mogadishu is available from 5 cities. The route network covers key regional centers in Africa and major international transfer hubs.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Mogadishu?
- The most popular routes are Addis Ababa (8 flights per week) and Istanbul (4 flights per week). Flights are also operated from Nairobi, Hargeisa and Entebbe.
- How many airlines fly to Mogadishu?
- There are 4 airlines operating on this route. The leaders in terms of weekly flights are Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
- Which airports handle flights to Mogadishu?
- All international flights arrive at Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ). This airport is conveniently located just 4 km from the city center.
- How to find cheap tickets to Mogadishu?
- To find the best deals, we recommend comparing flight options through various hubs, such as Istanbul or Addis Ababa. Use the search forms on this page to view current prices from all 4 carriers.