Updated: January 19, 2026
Somalia Africa

Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)

Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport averages 4 flights per day to 9 destinations, with 2 domestic and 7 international routes. A total of 7 airlines operate at MGQ, led by Daallo Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 7 countries across two continents, with Ethiopia representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Mogadishu connects to Dubai, with a typical flight time of 3 hrs 50 mins.

IATA
MGQ
ICAO
HCMM
Elevation
29 ft (9 m) MSL
Local Time
Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+03:00)
Destinations
9 (2 domestic · 7 international)
Flights per day
4 (1 domestic · 5 international)
Busiest Route
Addis Ababa (2/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Dubai 3 hrs 50 mins
Shortest Flight
Hargeisa 1 hr 55 mins
Top Airline
Daallo Airlines (5 routes)
Top Country
Ethiopia (2 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,607 ft / 3,233 m

Weather in Mogadishu

9 Destinations from Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)

This week, 9 active routes depart from Mogadishu International Airport. The busiest route connects Mogadishu with Addis Ababa and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Dubai, and the shortest flight is to Hargeisa.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
2 Addis Ababa MGQ → ADD
2 hrs 20 mins
Ethiopian Airlines1
1 Djibouti City MGQ → JIB
2 hrs 15 mins
AirAsia Japan, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways3
1 Nairobi MGQ → NBO
2 hrs 5 mins
Daallo Airlines1
5/week Kampala MGQ → EBB
2 hrs 25 mins
Uganda Airlines1
4/week Hargeisa MGQ → HGA
1 hr 55 mins
AirAsia Japan, Daallo Airlines2
2/week Bosaso MGQ → BSA
2 hrs 15 mins
Daallo Airlines1
2/week Jeddah MGQ → JED
3 hrs 30 mins
Daallo Airlines1
1/week Dubai MGQ → DXB
3 hrs 50 mins
Daallo Airlines1
1/week Istanbul MGQ → — Turkish Airlines1

Airlines

Mogadishu International Airport is served by 7 airlines, with Daallo Airlines in the lead at 42% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 67% of routes. 5 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 7 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. Daallo Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Dubai with a flight time of 3 hrs 50 mins.

  • Daallo Airlines5 routes
  • AirAsia Japan2 routes
  • Ethiopian Airlines1 route
  • EgyptAir1 route
  • Qatar Airways1 route
  • Uganda Airlines1 route
  • Turkish Airlines1 route

Mogadishu International Airport provides direct service to 7 countries across two continents. The route network is 22% domestic and 78% international, with Djibouti City, Djibouti serving as the primary international destination.

  • Ethiopia2/day
  • Djibouti1/day
  • Kenya1/day
  • Somalia6/week
  • Uganda5/week
  • Saudi Arabia2/week
  • United Arab Emirates1/week

Global Rankings of Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)

This snapshot shows how Mogadishu Airport (MGQ) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
05 10,607 ft · 3,233 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
23 10,607 ft · 3,233 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

9 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,607 ft / 3,233 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Mogadishu International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m