Cheap flights to Mogadishu

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Most flights to Mogadishu arrive at Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), the city's main airport.

Recently, the cheapest fare to Mogadishu booked through eDreams was £126. This figure is only a guide, though, since your own price will shift depending on when you travel and how early you book.

Among travellers heading to Mogadishu, Egyptair is the airline of choice.

Your ideal time to visit Mogadishu comes down to the kind of weather you enjoy. In Mogadishu, temperatures typically reach around 31ºC at the peak of summer and fall as low as 23ºC during the coldest spell. Knowing this in advance helps with choosing your travel dates, packing the right clothes and planning what to do while you're there.

• Typical highs: temperatures can reach around 32ºC in the hottest months
• Typical lows: temperatures can drop to about 23ºC in the coldest months
• Hottest month: April
• Coldest month: January
• Driest month: January
• Wettest month: June

Egyptair runs non-stop flights to Mogadishu, departing from the following cities:

• Cairo flown by Egyptair
• Djibouti flown by Egyptair
• Istanbul flown by Turkish Airlines

If you don't mind a stopover, you can also reach Mogadishu via Turkish Airlines, among others. Some of the departure cities on these connecting routes include:

• London flown by Turkish Airlines
• London flown by Etihad Airways
• London flown by Egyptair

Keep these quick checks in mind to cut the cost of your trip to Mogadishu:

• Flexible dates: look at a handful of departure days before settling on one. Shifting your trip by a day in either direction can sometimes bring the fare down noticeably.
• Nearby airports: it's worth comparing the alternatives. An airport a little further from Mogadishu can sometimes work out cheaper than flying into the main one.
• Baggage: check exactly what's included in each fare before you commit. Knowing your allowance upfront means no surprise costs when you reach the airport.

Before you fly, look into the entry requirements for Somalia and allow plenty of time to get any documents sorted.

One more thing: booking a hotel alongside your flight unlocks exclusive discounts on your stay, and adding a hire car to the same booking can bring further savings when combined with your flights and accommodation.