Addis Ababa to Mogadishu (ADD–MGQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY | 12 | 7M8 | 2h15 | – | Star Alliance | EY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · MGQ: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Mogadishu.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Djibouti-Ambouli, Egal and Jomo Kenyatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.