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Flights from Istanbul to Mogadishu

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Mogadishu (MGQ) take about 6h 20m (4,671 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $709 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Mogadishu

Carriers on IST–MGQ according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Istanbul to Mogadishu fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $709 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $471. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$70924 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines$564 · 1 stop24 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$71320 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines$471 · 1 stop24 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$73510 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines$588 · 1 stop11 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $471 in November 2026, against $588 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Mogadishu, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Mogadishu flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Mogadishu?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Mogadishu (MGQ) takes about 6h 20m, covering 4,671 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Mogadishu by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Aden Adde International Airport is 4,671 km (2,902 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Mogadishu?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–MGQ route include Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Mogadishu cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–MGQ was $709 USD with Turkish Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Mogadishu?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $471 one-way, against $588 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Mogadishu?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Mogadishu visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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