Abu Dhabi to Mogadishu (AUH–MGQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 7h 55m ETEYMU → ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mogadishu flights
NBO Nairobi 22h EY → W2 Nairobi (NBO) to Mogadishu flights
IST Istanbul 24h 35m EYGAJU → TK Istanbul (IST) to Mogadishu flights
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Abu Dhabi to Mogadishu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and MGQ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to MGQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ADD ~7h 55m NBO ~22h 0m IST ~24h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
Candidates
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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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mogadishu from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Aden Adde International Airport.
Metric AUH→MGQ DWC→MGQ SHJ→MGQ
Distance from AUH – 45 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Mogadishu flights · Sharjah (SHJ) to Mogadishu flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Aden Adde International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Mogadishu is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · MGQ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Mogadishu.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders require a visa to enter Somalia. Visas can be obtained on arrival at Mogadishu airport for up to 30 days, though advance arrangements through a Somali embassy or sponsoring entity are strongly preferred. Passport must have at least 6 months validity. Entry conditions vary by region, particularly for Somaliland, which operates its own immigration process.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–MGQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Mogadishu route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: MGQ
Full nameAden Adde International Airport
IATA / ICAOMGQ / HCMM
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Elevation29 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to MGQ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole, Jomo Kenyatta and İstanbul.
Mogadishu is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DWC and SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, Jomo Kenyatta and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Sharjah (SHJ).