Traveling from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Mogadishu Airport (MGQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport.
Mogadishu's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Addis Ababa.
You can choose from 15 weekly Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest flight available. Freedom Airline operates the latest service of the day at 16:00.
Your ADD to MGQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Traveling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Mogadishu — and maybe even more of Somalia if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ADD to MGQ flights, with 75.96% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between ADD and MGQ:
Dubai Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Djibouti Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport flight is $433. A return ticket is currently $651. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ADD to MGQ.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
60% of flights that take off from Addis Ababa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa Airport is approximately 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ADD? If you're boarding an early flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)
Stay within a quick transfer of arrivals if you're touching down on a late Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport flight. Green Africa Hotel is one option near MGQ. Or check in and get some rest at Ocean Hotel Mogdishu Somalia before traveling to your final destination.
Getting from Mogadishu Airport (MGQ) to central Mogadishu
From Mogadishu Airport, Mogadishu is approximately 5 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)
September is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Mogadishu in March.
The warmest month in Mogadishu is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Mogadishu Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ADD to MGQ in August. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.