Why go
- Capital and the largest city of Somalia.
- Served by Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ).
History
Mogadishu, locally known as Xamar or Hamar, is the capital and most populous city of Somalia. The city has served as an important port connecting traders across the Indian Ocean for millennia and has an estimated urban population of 4,126,815.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Air Serbia JU (737) · 1 route: Berbera
- Daallo Airlines D3 (A321) · 1 route: Djibouti
- Flightline B5 (CRJ, F28, DH8) · 1 route: Wajir
- Northern Dene Airways U7 (CRJ) · 1 route: Entebbe
- Turkish Airlines TK (A320) · 1 route: Djibouti
- Zip 3J (737) · 1 route: Nairobi
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MGQ has direct flights to 7 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Berbera, Djibouti, Wajir, Entebbe, Galcaio…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mogadishu, Somalia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.