Travelling from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ): what you need to know
Djibouti and Mogadishu share the same timezone, UTC+3.
To ensure you get on your JIB to MGQ flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Mogadishu (and then other parts of Somalia) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Djibouti.
Qatar Airways is a leader in on-time performance for JIB to MGQ flights, with 80.77% of its services landing on schedule.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. Many passengers pass through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight is $234. A round-trip fare right now is $488. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JIB to MGQ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JIB to MGQ.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from JIB arrive at their destination as scheduled 86.98% of the time.
Central Djibouti to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to JIB:
Arriving at Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Consider a stay at Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu after touching down from your Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from MGQ and a comfortable option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Getting from Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) to central Mogadishu
From Mogadishu International Airport, Mogadishu is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Mogadishu in February.
When reserving your flight from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mogadishu, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JIB to MGQ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Somalia
Mogadishu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Somalia just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Mogadishu, a visit to Baidoa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Baidoa City Park, Masjidka Carabta-Baidoa and Beeraha Carabta.
Another favourite destination in Somalia, Beledweyne is about 306 kilometres north of Mogadishu. Set aside time for highlights including Bardaha Mosque.