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Flights Addis Ababa to Mogadishu (ADD-MGQ): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mogadishu (MGQ): ET operate ~5/week, ~2.0h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

5×

Per week

$2,500

From (est.)

2h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mogadishu (MGQ), great-circle distance 1,057 kmADDAddis AbabaMGQMogadishu1,057 km · ~1h 45m
Addis Ababa(ADD) → Mogadishu(MGQ) · 1,057 km great-circle distance · approx 1h 45m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Addis Ababa -> Mogadishu (ADD-MGQ) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight ADD -> MGQ is operated by Ethiopian Airlines (~5 flights per week, ~2.0h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

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Ethiopian Airlines (ET)23 kgStar Alliance

USD fares — ADD-MGQ

Typical economy fares on ADD-MGQ sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Addis Ababa to Mogadishu? Direct ADD-MGQ flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the ADD-MGQ flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 2.0 hours. The ADD-MGQ route runs roughly 5 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a ADD-MGQ flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on ADD-MGQ? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Mogadishu? Mogadishu uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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