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Connecting route · United Kingdom → Somalia

Flights from London to Mogadishu

There are no direct flights from London to Mogadishu. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Cairo, about 12h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 11h 10m
LONMGQNBO

London to Mogadishu at a glance

Fastest journey11h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Cairo

Best ways to fly from London to Mogadishu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LON Nairobi (NBO) MGQ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Daallo Airlines, Jubba Airways, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 15m
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LON Cairo (CAI) MGQ
Leg 1: British Airways, EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~11h 14m
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LON Istanbul (IST) MGQ
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 26m
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LON Addis Ababa (ADD) MGQ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 10m
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LON Entebbe (EBB) MGQ
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 23m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,931 km4,304 miles
Journey time
11h 10mestimate
Time difference
+3hMogadishu vs London
Currency in Mogadishu
USD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → MGQ

Flights from London to Mogadishu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Mogadishu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Cairo and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from London to Mogadishu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,931 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Mogadishu?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Cairo (CAI), Istanbul (IST) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Mogadishu?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Mogadishu: Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ).
What is the time difference between London and Mogadishu?
Mogadishu is 3 hours ahead of London.

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