Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mogadishu Airport (MGQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport is 6 hours 45 minutes.
Mogadishu's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
Every week, there are six Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, select the 01:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 02:10 with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your IST to MGQ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Mogadishu (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Somalia!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IST and MGQ include:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport flight is Rs107,992. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs186,956. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to MGQ.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IST to MGQ.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)
Few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport flight. Green Africa Hotel and Ocean Hotel Mogdishu Somalia are great options near MGQ.
When to fly to Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Mogadishu. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Mogadishu is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Mogadishu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to MGQ in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 28ºC on average.