# MGQ — Aden Adde International Airport

> Machine-readable reference for MGQ. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/mgq
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/mgq
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/mgq.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/MGQ.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-18T07:32:31.652+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Aden Adde International Airport
- IATA: MGQ
- ICAO: HCMM
- City: Mogadishu
- Country: SO (SO)
- Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
- Distance from city: Mogadishu, Somalia
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 3
- Hub for: Daallo Airlines, Jubba Airways
- Official website: www.mgq.so

## Overview

Welcome Aden Adde International Airport is a heavily secured gateway into Mogadishu, known more for its rigorous security protocols than for passenger comforts. With several security checkpoints, it's functional but not exactly comfortable. Travelers often spend significant time getting through pre-departure procedures, in some cases needing up to three hours of buffer time. The airport's security-heavy nature reflects the broader context of Mogadishu, making time management and efficient ground transport the keys to a less stressful experience. At a glance Located just four miles west of Mogadishu, Aden Adde International serves as a hub for Daallo Airlines and Jubba Airways. With three main terminals—T1A for Daallo and Jubba Airways, T2, and T3 for Turkish and Ethiopian Airlines—the airport's layout reflects its focus on security rather than passenger amenities. Don't expect shopping sprees or gourmet dining; the options are sparing, mostly constituting a lone restaurant and a small vendor airside. Terminals & layout The airport features three terminals: T1A, primarily used by Daallo Airlines and Jubba Airways, T2, and T3, which handles flights with Turkish and Ethiopian Airlines…

## Terminals (3)

- **Terminal 1A** — airlines: Daallo Airlines, Jubba Airways
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mgq/terminals/t1a
- **Terminal 2**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mgq/terminals/t2
- **Terminal 3** — airlines: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mgq/terminals/t3

## Ground transport (1)

- **Taxi** — City transfer
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mgq/transport/taxi

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Many travelers budget roughly three hours for layered security checks; this is a must at Aden Adde Airport.
- _Avoid_: Skip trying to find a bus to Mogadishu – taxis rule this short four-mile journey.
- _Money_: Plan for basics only inside the airport; limited options mean you won't spend much on food or shopping.
- _Local_: The "ayeeyo" selling small items near the restaurant provides the closest thing to retail browsing.
- _Time_: Coordinate vehicle pickups in advance since curbside access is heavily restricted.
- _Quiet_: The airport is quiet and efficient with minimal passenger distractions or noise.
- _Insider_: Expect a security-heavy but straightforward process if flying with Ethiopian Airlines.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/MGQ.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/mgq/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/mgq/departures — HTML page with live departures