Arriving at Mogadishu Airport: a step-by-step guide

Aden Adde International Airport (IATA MGQ, ICAO HCMM) sits on the coast in the south of Mogadishu, next to the Wadajir and Lido areas. It is the main international gateway to Somalia, with direct flights to the Gulf, Türkiye and East Africa.

Before you fly

• Get your eTAS approval. Foreign passport holders need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTAS) before boarding. Apply only at the official site, etas.gov.so. See our visa and eTAS guide.
• Arrange your pickup in advance. Most hotels and transfer companies meet guests at the airport. Share your flight number and a phone or WhatsApp number that works on arrival.
• Carry printed copies of your eTAS approval, hotel booking and an invitation or contact letter if you are travelling for work.

On arrival

1. Immigration. Present your passport and eTAS approval. Officers may ask where you are staying and who is collecting you.
2. Baggage reclaim and customs. Bags are usually screened again on the way out. Declare large amounts of cash and any restricted goods.
3. Meet your pickup. Depending on current procedures, your driver may meet you at the terminal exit or at a designated vehicle checkpoint just outside. Confirm the exact meeting point with your hotel or transfer company before you fly.

Your first hour

• SIM card: buy one from an official provider shop in the city with your passport. See SIM cards and internet.
• Money: US dollars and mobile money are used everywhere. See currency and mobile money.
• Save emergency numbers listed in the footer of every page.

Procedures at MGQ change from time to time. Treat this guide as orientation and always follow instructions from airport staff and your airline.