Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 45 minutes.
Mogadishu's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
Choose from seven weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flights. The 01:35 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 02:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to MGQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like April, 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 of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Mogadishu (and then discovering more of Somalia!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IST and MGQ:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
$567 is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $972. These fares may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to MGQ, book your trip ten months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Once your Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight has arrived, kick back at a nearby hotel. Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu is a comfortable option that's not too far from MGQ.
Getting from Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) to central Mogadishu
Mogadishu International Airport to central Mogadishu has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Mogadishu in February.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mogadishu International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Mogadishu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 31ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to MGQ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Somalia
You've seen Mogadishu, now it's time to discover other corners of Somalia. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Baidoa to tick off its leading attractions. From Baidoa City Park to Masjidka Carabta-Baidoa and Beeraha Carabta, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Any journey through Somalia wouldn't be complete without visiting Beledweyne. Bardaha Mosque is among the highlights in this destination, which is around 306 kilometres north of Mogadishu.