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Somalia at a glance
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Population
- 19,280,850
- Area
- 637,657 km²
- Calling code
- +252
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Somalia
Explore Mogadishu, Borama and Hargeisa. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency SOSTime in Mogadishu 04:14UTC+03:00Country codes SO / SOM
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8 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Fakhr al-Din Mosque
Fakhr al-Din Mosque is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Mosque of Islamic Solidarity
Mosque of Islamic Solidarity is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Mogadishu Cathedral
Mogadishu Cathedral is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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National Museum of Somalia
National Museum of Somalia is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Arba'a Rukun Mosque
Arba'a Rukun Mosque is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Lido Beach, Mogadishu
Lido Beach, Mogadishu is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Governor's Palace of Mogadishu
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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May 2010 Mogadishu bombings
May 2010 Mogadishu bombings is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Mogadishu
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
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MGQ
An arrival option for Mogadishu
Aden Adde International Airport
5.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Mogadishu. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at MGQ
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MGQ airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aden Adde International Airport | MGQ | 5.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Beledweyne Airport | BLW | 303.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Galcaio Airport | GLK | 577.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Garowe Airport | GGR | 798.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Egal International Airport | HGA | 843.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Berbera Airport | BBO | 929.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Aden Adde International Airport
Mogadishu · HCMM
Elevation29 ft
Coordinates2.01444, 45.304699
Runways
05 / 23
10446 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APPROACH / TOWER132.5 MHz
Beledweyne Airport
Beledweyne · HCMN
Elevation559 ft
Coordinates4.766976, 45.2388
Runways
04 / 22
7218 × Unknown width ft
GravelRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Galcaio Airport
Galcaio · HCMR
Elevation975 ft
Coordinates6.78082990646, 47.45470047
Runways
05L / 23R
9859 × Unknown width ft
ASP05R / 23L
9859 × Unknown width ft
TURFRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Garowe Airport
Garowe · HCMW
Elevation1465 ft
Coordinates8.458474, 48.568136
Runways
06 / 24
6562 × Unknown width ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.4 MHz
Egal International Airport
Hargeisa · HCMH
Elevation4471 ft
Coordinates9.514082, 44.083469
Runways
06 / 24
12139 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Berbera Airport
Berbera · HCMI
Elevation30 ft
Coordinates10.385035, 44.936723
Runways
05 / 23
13582 × 164 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
AFIS123.9 MHz
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Getting around Mogadishu
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Stops along the route
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Fakhr al-Din Mosque
Directions ↗Fakhr al-Din Mosque is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mosque of Islamic Solidarity
Directions ↗Mosque of Islamic Solidarity is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mogadishu Cathedral
Directions ↗Mogadishu Cathedral is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Museum of Somalia
Directions ↗National Museum of Somalia is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Arba'a Rukun Mosque
Directions ↗Arba'a Rukun Mosque is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Lido Beach, Mogadishu
Directions ↗Lido Beach, Mogadishu is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu
Directions ↗Governor's Palace of Mogadishu is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
May 2010 Mogadishu bombings
Directions ↗May 2010 Mogadishu bombings is one option for your time in Mogadishu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Borama
68,074 residents
JAN
17 °C
FEB
19 °C
MAR
21 °C
APR
22 °C
MAY
23 °C
JUN
24 °C
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