Addis Ababa to Mogadishu (ADD–MGQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY6572cs
EY Etihad
7M8
8:50 AM
EAT T2
11:05 AM
EAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET376+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
8:50 AM
EAT T2
11:05 AM
EAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET378+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
2:55 PM
EAT T2
5:10 PM
EAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6573cs
EY Etihad
7M8
2:55 PM
EAT T2
5:10 PM
EAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET377+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
12:20 PM
EAT
2:20 PM
EAT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6574cs
EY Etihad
7M8
12:20 PM
EAT
2:20 PM
EAT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET379+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
6:00 PM
EAT
8:00 PM
EAT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6575cs
EY Etihad
7M8
6:00 PM
EAT
8:00 PM
EAT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Addis Ababa to Mogadishu
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 657 mi 2h 15m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

ADD–MGQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 657 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–MGQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY 12 7M8 2h15 Star Alliance EY
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to MGQ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to MGQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
111
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mogadishu is 0 hours the same as Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · MGQ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Mogadishu.
Distance & Flight Time
657 mi / 1,057 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu. The single-entry visa costs USD 60 and allows a 30-day stay. Bring a passport photo, proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation, and your return ticket. Payment is in USD cash only. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity.

For Somaliland (Hargeisa), a separate visa on arrival is available at Egal International Airport for USD 30 to USD 60. Somaliland operates its own immigration system independent of Mogadishu. A Somaliland visa does not grant entry to southern Somalia and vice versa.

Ethiopia and Somalia share a long border and have direct flights between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu on Ethiopian Airlines, about 1.5 hours. Yellow fever vaccination proof is required for arrival from Ethiopia. Travel insurance is practically unavailable for Somalia.Mogadishu has improved but remains volatile. Somaliland is considerably calmer.

ADD–MGQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Mogadishu route.
Route details
Distance657 mi / 1,057 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: MGQ
IATA / ICAOMGQ / HCMM
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Elevation29 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to MGQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aden Adde International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 657 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from ADD to MGQ. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JIB, SHJ, NBO, HGA, GGR and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MGQ to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to MGQ

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to MGQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to MGQ ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 657 miles (1,057 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JIB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.