Cheap Mogadishu Flights
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There are 19 flights operating between Istanbul and Mogadishu. You may find frequent flights from Istanbul, Antalya and Gaziantep to Mogadishu.

Are you looking for cheap fares for Mogadishu flights? In the coming 3 months: Adana Mogadishu 25,468 TL, Ankara Mogadishu 20,854 TL and Antalya Mogadishu 25,418 TL

Better to book your flight to Mogadishu 90 days before departure to get the best fares on average.

March and July months are the highest season for Somalia, Mogadishu. The prices are higher compared to the other periods. You will find the cheapest flight prices in the following months: November and January.

Mogadishu, known as Muqdisho in the Somali language, is the capital of the Somali state located in eastern Africa, on the coast of the Indian Ocean. The foundation of Mogadishu, an old port city, coincides with the 8th century. Mogadishu is also a historical port with a history of more than a thousand years. Persian and Arab traders came to the city in the 10th century. The oldest Arab settlement at the eastern tip of continental Africa was established here. Especially after the 13th century, Mogadishu came to the fore as a very busy port city. The city, whose population reached five thousand in the 19th century, is now a bridge connecting the Arabian Peninsula with East Africa. The city with a population of approximately 2 million is the most populous city in Somalia. The annual average temperature is above 20 degrees. Surrounded by countries such as Yemen, Kenya and Ethiopia, the city has a rich cultural diversity.

Islamic architecture makes itself felt distinctly in Mogadishu, located on the coast of the Indian Ocean. The city, which has been devastated throughout history, is currently trying to re-establish its city. The University of Mogadishu, one of the city's well-established educational institutions, and the relatively new University of Benadir have important positions. Benadir University is particularly known for its work in medicine.

Mogadishu Attractions

Although heavily damaged in the Civil War, the Shanghai Old City area is still one of the top tourist attractions in Mogadishu. Located on the southern coast of Mogadishu, the region draws attention with its unique architecture.

The Mosque of Islamic Solidarity, built in 1987, is also known as the Union Mosque. The main mosque in Mogadishu, the building is also a landmark. The mosque, which was closed due to the civil war that broke out in the early 1990s, was reopened in 2006. The mosque, which is the largest mosque in the region called the Horn of Africa, which includes Somalia, has the capacity to worship 10,000 people. The mosque, which overlooks the Indian Ocean, is one of the must-see places in the capital.

Arba'a Rukun Mosque, one of the oldest places of worship in the city, is also among the must-see structures. The mosque, built in the 13th century, is in the historical center of the city. Fakr ad-Din Mosque, which was built with it recently, is the oldest mosque in the city. It was built in 1269 by Fakreddin, the first sultan of the Mogadishu Sultanate.

Mogadishu Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church built in 1928. The church, built in Norman Gothic style, is still in service.

Liido Beach, on the other hand, is one of the places where Mogadishians come to relax and attract the attention of tourists. The beach, which welcomes approximately 100,000 tourists every year, is the modern face of the city.

Bakaara Market in Mogadishu is the country's largest open market. It is possible to find many products from fresh fruits to spices, from clothes to decorative objects in the market, which was established in 1972.

How to Get to Mogadishu

Turkish Airlines has direct flights to Mogadishu International Airport, although not every day. The journey takes about 8 hours.