Istanbul to Mogadishu (IST–MGQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK646
TK Turkish
7M8
1:55 AM
+03
8:45 AM
EAT
6h 50m
52%
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TK647
TK Turkish
7M8
9:45 AM
EAT
4:45 PM
+03
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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 5 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 9h 30m ATETTK → ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mogadishu flights
NBO Nairobi 13h 5m ATNHOZ → W2 Nairobi (NBO) to Mogadishu flights
JIB Djibouti City 20h 40m TK → MS Djibouti City (JIB) to Mogadishu flights
DWC Dubai(Jebel Ali) ~10h 43m TK → Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Mogadishu flights
SHJ Sharjah ~11h 17m G9 → Sharjah (SHJ) to Mogadishu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Istanbul to Mogadishu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,903 mi 6h 50m nonstop

IST–MGQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,903 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–MGQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 7 7M8 6h50 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to MGQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to MGQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ADD ~9h 30m DWC ~10h 43m SHJ ~11h 17m NBO ~13h 5m JIB ~20h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mogadishu is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · MGQ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Mogadishu.
Distance & Flight Time
2,903 mi / 4,671 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 50m gate to gate.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–MGQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Mogadishu route.
Route details
Distance2,903 mi / 4,671 km
Flight time6h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: MGQ
Full nameAden Adde International Airport
IATA / ICAOMGQ / HCMM
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Elevation29 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to MGQ flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Aden Adde International Airport take about 6h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,903 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to MGQ: Turkish Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole, Jomo Kenyatta and Djibouti-Ambouli.
Yes, return flights from MGQ to IST 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 IST to MGQ

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to MGQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to MGQ is about 6 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,903 miles (4,671 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, Jomo Kenyatta and Djibouti-Ambouli. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.