Flying from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ): what you need to know
Addis Ababa and Mogadishu are in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ADD to MGQ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Freedom Airline is your ticket to exploring Mogadishu (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Somalia!). Check out the direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Freedom Airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates ADD to MGQ flights is Ethiopian Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 73.27% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between ADD and MGQ include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Rs77,539 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs141,080. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ADD to MGQ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ADD to MGQ.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
67.14% of flights that leave from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ADD:
Arriving at Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Consider checking in to Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu after arriving from your Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from MGQ and a good option if you're eager to catch some z's soon after landing.
Getting from Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) to central Mogadishu
From Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Mogadishu in February.
The warmest month in Mogadishu is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ADD to MGQ in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Somalia
You've visited Mogadishu, now it's time to explore other corners of Somalia. Journey about 225 kilometres north-west to Baidoa to check off its top sights. From Baidoa City Park to Masjidka Carabta-Baidoa and Beeraha Carabta, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Next? Make your way to Beledweyne. It's roughly 306 kilometres north of Mogadishu and home to highlights like Bardaha Mosque.