Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Mogadishu is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Leave enough time to catch your DEL to MGQ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DEL and MGQ:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight is R 7,962. A round-trip fare is currently R 14,904. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from DEL to MGQ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DEL to MGQ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to Indira Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.17% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you're catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Consider a stay at Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu after touching down from your Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from MGQ and a good option if you're eager to freshen up right away.
Getting from Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) to central Mogadishu
Mogadishu International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Mogadishu. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Mogadishu in February.
Lock in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mogadishu International Airport for April if you want to go to Mogadishu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to MGQ in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
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