Flying from London to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ): what you need to know
You can take your pick of numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Mogadishu is 3 hours ahead of London. Mogadishu International Airport is located in Mogadishu, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to MGQ, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from London to MGQ departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
From the centre of London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
In search of a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Mogadishu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Mogadishu International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and MGQ:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from London to MGQ? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Consider checking in to Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu after your flight from London to Mogadishu International Airport. It's not too far from MGQ and a comfortable option if you want 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 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
For a one-way ticket from London to Mogadishu International Airport, $685 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from $1,151. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in flight tickets from London to MGQ. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a larger selection of departure times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from London to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London to Mogadishu International Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Mogadishu. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Schedule your flight from London to MGQ for April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mogadishu to range from 26ºC to 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from London to Mogadishu International Airport in August when temperatures average between 24ºC and 28ºC.
More about Mogadishu
Stay at Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu and use it as your base to explore this city. Once you've booked your flight from London to Mogadishu International Airport, find out what services and amenities this hotel features.
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Liido Beach Somalia, Mogadishu Cathedral and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier -Mogadishu are must-visits when exploring Mogadishu.
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