Major city · Somalia
MogadishuMuqdisho
Skip unless you have a security detail and a specific business or aid purpose; otherwise, a single day with armed escort only.
Mogadishu is Somalia's capital with limited tourist infrastructure and high security risks. Visits require armed guards, and most sights can be seen in one day with a guide.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SOS
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Apr–Jun (rain) and any period of heightened al‑Shabaab activity (check)
- Airport
- MGQ
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Carry the yellow fever certificate on every leg of a mult…Check your own government travel advice for Somalia befor…
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- East Africa ↗Carry the yellow fever certificate on every leg of a multi-country trip: Uganda and Burundi check it for all arrivals, and a stop in Kenya or Ethiopia makes the next border ask for it.
- East Africa ↗Advice for Ethiopia, Somaliland, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan and the Congo border areas can change within days; read your government's page the week you fly and before every regional flight.
- East Africa ↗Price park, reserve and permit fees before comparing lodges: they are charged per person per day, often with VAT, and are fixed whatever bed you choose.
- Somalia ↗Check your own government travel advice for Somalia before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Somalia ↗The federal e-visa for Mogadishu is separate from Somaliland's visa system and may not be recognised in Puntland; confirm which authority controls your arrival point.
- Somalia ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Somalia before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mogadishu155 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mogadishu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars and mobile money carry most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Somalia-wide
- SafetyTravel only with a vetted security detail; avoid independent movement and displaying valuables.
- Emergency numbers155 police · 155 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMGQ Aden Adde International Airport (check).
- Getting aroundHire an armoured vehicle with driver and armed guards; no public transport is reliable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomSOS 8,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomSOS 12,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomSOS 20,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SOS 5,000 · Mid SOS 8,000 · High SOS 12,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MGQ Aden Adde International Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mogadishu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hire an armoured vehicle with driver and armed guards; no public transport is reliable.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jaziira Beach
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Armoured vehicle south, about 20 min
Requires security escort; go only with a vetted team.
Baraawe
skipDoor to door: About 4 h
Armoured vehicle, about 3 h
Extreme security risk; not recommended.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Al‑Furat Hotel
Central, heavy security screening
Hotel Nasa Hablod
Near airport, basic amenities
Hotel Shamo
Air‑conditioned, 24 h electricity, $100 USD per night (2026 estimate)
Peace Hotel
Luxury, fortified, popular with UN staff
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- check
- Mid
- check
- High
- check
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × SOS 8,000 | SOS 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SOS 5,000 | SOS 5,000 |
| Armed vehicle with driver (day)1 × SOS 15,000 · check | SOS 15,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SOS 4,200 |
| Trip total≈ SOS 32,200 per person per day, bed included | SOS 32,200 |
2026 estimate in SOS; armed vehicle and security are mandatory extras. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Hotel room (mid‑range)2026 estimate | $80–$120 USD (check) |
| Armoured car with driver (day)2026 estimate | $150–$300 USD (check) |
| Meal at hotel restaurant2026 estimate | $10–$20 USD (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- High risk of armed attack; travel only with security detail
- Roads can be muddy and lack signage
- Display of valuables may attract theft
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 155
- Ambulance
- 155
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MogadishuMuqdisho
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My bed tonight
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Fadlan halkan u tagTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police155
- Ambulance155
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Mogadishu (status: check)
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (armoured car): about $30–$50, 30 min
Say or show
- Salaam — Hello (salaam)
- Mahadsanid — Thank you (mahadsanid)
- Xagee hudheelka? — Where is the hotel? (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mogadishu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cooler, less rain) · avoid Apr–Jun (rain) and any period of heightened al‑Shabaab activity (check)
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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