Travelling from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ).
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 45 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport flight.
Mogadishu International Airport is located in Mogadishu. The city's timezone is UTC+3 — the same as Istanbul.
Choose from 6 direct flights a week between Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ). This is the busiest route, with Turkish Airlines offering a 1:35am departure from IST to MGQ.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to MGQ.
During high season, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The most frequently booked airline between IST and MGQ is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to MGQ. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one of the main options between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MGQ.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to MGQ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
After your flight from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport has touched down, kick back and relax at a nearby hotel. Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu is a good option that's a quick drive from MGQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Rs118,962 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs162,713. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to MGQ.
September is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on an Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Mogadishu. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Mogadishu is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 31ºC. Book your Istanbul to MGQ flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Mogadishu International Airport in August when temperatures are between 24ºC and 28ºC.
More about Mogadishu
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Your Mogadishu trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that are worth your time include Liido Beach Somalia, National Museum of Somalia and Lighthouse.
Explore more of Somalia
Mogadishu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Somalia waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Mogadishu, a visit to Baidoa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Masjid Jama, Baidoa City Park and Beeraha Carabta.
Next? Set out for Buurhakaba. It's about 161 kilometres north-west of Mogadishu and is home to highlights including Buur Hakaba Central Mosque and Buur Xakaba.
