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
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TK647
TK Turkish
7M8
9:45 AM
EAT
4:45 PM
+03
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Istanbul to Mogadishu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,903 mi 6h 50m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

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, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
~10h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
106
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.
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 connections5 hubs
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 approximately 6h 50m. The route covers 2,903 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IST to MGQ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DWC, SHJ, NBO, ADD and JIB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MGQ to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes. 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

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.