Flying from Addis Ababa to Mogadishu

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD) is Africa's biggest connecting hub and one of the easiest ways to reach Mogadishu from almost anywhere. The flight to Mogadishu takes about 2¼ hours.

Flights

• Ethiopian Airlines flies Addis Ababa – Mogadishu, usually more than once a day (flight numbers such as ET 376 / ET 377 and ET 378 / ET 379).

Schedules change often and not every route runs daily — confirm days and times with the airline before you plan. Follow your flight on our live arrivals and departures boards. See the route page for the airlines on this route.

Passports, eTAS and visas

• Flying into Mogadishu on a foreign passport? You need a Somalia eTAS before you fly — apply on etas.gov.so and check with our eTAS checker.
• On a Somali passport you need no eTAS; make sure the passport is valid.
• Transit in Addis: if you stay in the international transit area, you normally do not need an Ethiopian visa.
• Leaving the airport in Ethiopia: apply for an Ethiopian e-visa on the official site evisa.gov.et before you fly.

Connecting onwards

• Ethiopian connects Addis Ababa with Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and most of Africa. Book the whole journey on one Ethiopian ticket so your bag is checked through to Mogadishu.
• For long connections, ask Ethiopian whether its transit hotel offer applies to your ticket.

Tips

• Bole's transfer area can be busy; allow at least 1½–2 hours between flights on one ticket.
• Ethiopian's baggage allowance to and from Mogadishu may differ from your long-haul flight — check before you pack.
• Arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before an international flight.
• When you land, read arriving at Mogadishu airport.