Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport is 4 hours 21 minutes. Mogadishu's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Mogadishu 1 hour behind Dubai.
There are 4 flights from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport every week.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
flydubai offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to tick off the sights in Mogadishu — and maybe even more of Somalia if your schedule allows.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between DXB and MGQ:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Somalia, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from DXB to MGQ.
Arriving at Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
After your flight from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport has landed, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu is a comfy option that's a quick drive from MGQ.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
The journey from central Dubai to Dubai Airport takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
More about Mogadishu
As soon as you've booked your flight from DXB to MGQ, finding a great hotel in Mogadishu will be top of your list. Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu is a popular choice.
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Liido Beach Somalia, Mogadishu Cathedral and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier -Mogadishu are highlights which should feature on every Mogadishu itinerary.
Getting from Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) to central Mogadishu
Mogadishu International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Mogadishu. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
Complete your Mogadishu trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Mogadishu International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Mogadishu.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
$606 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. Return flights start at $1,129. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure flight tickets from DXB to MGQ.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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When to fly to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Mogadishu in February.
When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Mogadishu, with temperatures ranging from 26 ºC to 31 ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to MGQ in August. Average temperatures are between 24 ºC and 28 ºC then.