Travelling from Mogadishu Airport (MGQ) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Mogadishu and Jeddah share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Your MGQ to JED flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Jeddah (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Freedom Airline Express. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Freedom Airline Express is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MGQ to JED flights is Daallo Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MGQ and JED include:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mogadishu Airport (MGQ) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is C$680. A round-trip plane ticket right now is C$981. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MGQ to JED by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MGQ to JED by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Mogadishu Airport (MGQ)
Of the departures from Mogadishu Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Mogadishu Airport from central Mogadishu, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport? Green Africa Hotel and Ocean Hotel Mogdishu Somalia are near MGQ. They're a particularly great choice if you have an early flight out.
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
Reserve a hotel close to JED if you have a late Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jeddah Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Jeddah Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The quietest month for a flight from Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Jeddah based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Mogadishu Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you want to go to Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MGQ to JED sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.