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✈️ Cheap flights to Somalia
Compare fares to Somalia from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Aden Adde Intl (MGQ). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Somalia
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGQ | Aden Adde Intl | Mogadishu | Main |
| HGA | Egal Intl | Hargeisa | Main |
| BSA | Bender Qassim Intl | Bosaso | Main |
| BBO | Berbera | Berbera | Regional |
Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu and Hargeisa's Egal International Airport receive flights from regional hubs such as Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Djibouti and Istanbul.
📅 Best time to fly to Somalia
Best: December-March – the hot dry season, with lower humidity and calmer conditions in the north.
Cheaper shoulder season: July-August – dry spell between the rains on the southern coast.
Avoid: April-June and October-November – the main rainy seasons can make roads impassable.
Weather by month in Mogadishu
- 30°Jan☀️
- 30°Feb☀️
- 31°Mar☀️
- 32°Apr🌧
- 31°May🌧
- 29°Jun🌧
- 28°Jul⛅
- 28°Aug⛅
- 29°Sep☀️
- 30°Oct⛅
- 31°Nov⛅
- 31°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Somalia
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Mogadishu | 6,949 km | 9 h 00 min | |
| New York → Mogadishu | 12,256 km | 15 h 25 min | |
| Los Angeles → Mogadishu | 15,669 km | 19 h 35 min* | |
| Chicago → Mogadishu | 13,234 km | 16 h 35 min* | |
| Miami → Mogadishu | 13,405 km | 16 h 50 min* | |
| San Francisco → Mogadishu | 15,429 km | 19 h 15 min* | |
| Toronto → Mogadishu | 12,557 km | 15 h 50 min | |
| Paris → Mogadishu | 6,613 km | 8 h 40 min | |
| Frankfurt → Mogadishu | 6,363 km | 8 h 20 min | |
| Dubai → Mogadishu | 2,800 km | 4 h 00 min | |
| Delhi → Mogadishu | 4,480 km | 6 h 05 min | |
| Mumbai → Mogadishu | 3,550 km | 4 h 55 min | |
| Singapore → Mogadishu | 6,523 km | 8 h 30 min | |
| Sydney → Mogadishu | 11,593 km | 14 h 40 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Somalia
- Mogadishu – A historic port city with beaches and traces of its trading past.
- Laas Geel – Among the best-preserved rock art sites in Africa.
- Hargeisa – A busy city of markets and the gateway to Laas Geel.
- Berbera – An old trading port with Ottoman-era buildings and beaches.
- Kismayo – A coastal city near islands and the Indian Ocean.
- Merca – A historic port town with whitewashed buildings.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Flights hackCheck nearby airports
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
Flights to Somalia: questions
What is the main airport in Somalia?
The main international airport is Aden Adde Intl (MGQ) in Mogadishu. Other airports with scheduled flights include Hargeisa (HGA), Bosaso (BSA), Berbera (BBO).
How long is the flight from London to Somalia?
A nonstop flight from London to Mogadishu covers about 6,949 km and takes around 9 h 00 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Somalia?
December-March – the hot dry season, with lower humidity and calmer conditions in the north.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Somalia?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: July-August – dry spell between the rains on the southern coast.
Do I need a visa to fly to Somalia?
It depends on your passport. See our Somalia visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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