Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport.
Mogadishu is one hour behind Dubai and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are four Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DXB to MGQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flydubai is your ticket to exploring Mogadishu (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Somalia!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with flydubai on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DXB and MGQ:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight is Rs115,645. A round-trip fare is currently Rs170,824. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from DXB to MGQ, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DXB to MGQ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights that depart Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 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 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near DXB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Consider staying at Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu after touching down from your Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight. It's not too far 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
Mogadishu International Airport to central Mogadishu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Mogadishu in February.
When reserving your flight from Dubai Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Mogadishu, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DXB 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
Baidoa is just one of the many places in Somalia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mogadishu. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Baidoa City Park, Masjidka Carabta-Baidoa and Beeraha Carabta.
Your journey through Somalia isn't complete without visiting Beledweyne. Bardaha Mosque is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 306 kilometres north of Mogadishu.
