Dubai to Mogadishu (DXB–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 8 hubs
BSA Bosaso 5h 35m W2 W2 Bosaso (BSA) to Mogadishu flights
GGR Garowe 5h 45m W2 W2 Garowe (GGR) to Mogadishu flights
HGA Hargeisa 6h 59m FZ W2 Hargeisa (HGA) to Mogadishu flights
NBO Nairobi 7h 45m EKFZKQ W2 Nairobi (NBO) to Mogadishu flights
ADD Addis Ababa 7h 45m EKETFZ ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mogadishu flights
IST Istanbul 12h 38m BIEKFZ TK Istanbul (IST) to Mogadishu flights
JIB Djibouti City ~7h 30m FZ MS Djibouti City (JIB) to Mogadishu flights
DWC Dubai(Jebel Ali) ~8h Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Mogadishu flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai to Mogadishu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to MGQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
262
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.

Other ways to reach Mogadishu from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Aden Adde International Airport.
Metric DXB→MGQ SHJ→MGQ DWC→MGQ
Distance from DXB 11 mi 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Aden Adde International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, 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.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–MGQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Mogadishu route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: MGQ
IATA / ICAOMGQ / HCMM
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Elevation29 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to MGQ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bender Qassim, Garowe and Egal.
Mogadishu is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ and DWC. 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 Bender Qassim, Garowe and Egal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC).