Flying from Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Dubai is one hour ahead of Mogadishu and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
There are 22 Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport flights every week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your MGQ to DXB flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Dubai (and then seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is a breeze with Freedom Airline. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Freedom Airline.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MGQ and DXB:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
C$457 is the best price for a one-way Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Return flights start from C$780. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from MGQ to DXB, book your journey seven months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Mogadishu International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that depart MGQ reach their destination on time.
Mogadishu International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Mogadishu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport, check out Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu. It's a short drive from MGQ.
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Dubai. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The quietest month for a flight from Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Dubai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Mogadishu International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MGQ to DXB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a visit to Sharjah will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are key reasons to visit.