Travelling from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ) leaving from here.
The timezone in Mogadishu is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Minneapolis. Mogadishu International Airport is located in Mogadishu.
Your flight from Minneapolis to MGQ won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is around 21 kms (13 miles) from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
77.37% of flights that leave from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Once your flight from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport has touched down, relax and unwind at a nearby hotel. Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu is a great option that's not too far from MGQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport is £517. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £1,027. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Minneapolis to MGQ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Mogadishu. July is when most people book flights from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Mogadishu is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Minneapolis to MGQ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mogadishu
You have your flight from Minneapolis to Mogadishu International Airport organised, so all that's left to do is work out where you'll stay in Mogadishu. Lovely 3-Bed Apartment in Mogadishu is a guest favourite.
Your trip to Mogadishu should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Liido Beach Somalia, National Museum of Somalia and Lighthouse.
Explore more of Somalia
Baidoa is just one of the many cities in Somalia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mogadishu. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the north-west, popular attractions include Masjid Jama, Baidoa City Park and Beeraha Carabta.
Any journey through Somalia should include a visit to Buurhakaba. Buur Hakaba Central Mosque and Buur Xakaba are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of Mogadishu.
