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Somalia has 40 airports and airfields, including 3 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 8 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Mogadishu, is served by Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ).

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List of airports in Somalia

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Aden Adde International Airport Meet & Greet → Mogadishu MGQ HCMM Large airport 29 ft
Bender Qassim International Airport Bosaso BSA HCMF Large airport 3 ft
Egal International Airport Hargeisa HGA HCMH Large airport 4,471 ft
Berbera Airport Berbera BBO HCMI Medium airport 30 ft
Kismayo Airport (no scheduled flights) Kismayo KMU HCMK Medium airport 49 ft
Beledweyne Airport Beledweyne BLW HCMN Small airport 559 ft
Galcaio Airport Galcaio GLK HCMR Small airport 975 ft
Garowe Airport Garowe GGR HCGR Small airport 1,465 ft
K50 Airstrip Mogadishu — SO-0001 Small airport 100 ft
Adado Airport (no scheduled flights) Adado AAD HCAD Small airport 1,001 ft
Alula Airport (no scheduled flights) Alula ALU HCMA Small airport 6 ft
Baardheere Airport (no scheduled flights) Baardheere BSY HCMD Small airport 396 ft
Baidoa Airport (no scheduled flights) Baidoa BIB HCMB Small airport 1,820 ft
Borama Airport (no scheduled flights) Borama BXX SO-BXX Small airport —
Burao Airport (no scheduled flights) Burao BUO HCMV Small airport 3,400 ft
Candala Airport (no scheduled flights) Candala CXN HCMC Small airport 30 ft
Eil Airport (no scheduled flights) Eyl HCM HCME Small airport 879 ft
Erigavo Airport (no scheduled flights) Erigavo ERA HCMU Small airport 5,720 ft
Garbaharey Airport (no scheduled flights) Garbaharey GBM GBM Small airport 755 ft
Gardo Airport (no scheduled flights) Gardo GSR HCMG Small airport 2,632 ft
Guriel Airport (no scheduled flights) Guriel GUO SO-0020 Small airport —
Hobyo Airport (no scheduled flights) Hobyo CMO HCMO Small airport 65 ft
Iskushuban Airport (no scheduled flights) Iskushuban CMS HCMS Small airport 1,121 ft
Las Khorey Airport (no scheduled flights) Las Khorey LKR SO-0008 Small airport —
Lugh Ganane Airport (no scheduled flights) Luuq LGX HCMJ Small airport 507 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Somalia has 40 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #117 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 3 large airports, 2 medium-sized airports and 8 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 35 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Somalia

The main international gateways are Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) in Bosaso and Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa. The capital, Mogadishu, is served by Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 7 cities across Somalia, with 2 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, the southernmost K50 Airstrip in Mogadishu. The highest airport is Erigavo Airport (ERA) at 5,720 ft (1,743 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in Somalia — MGQ — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Kenya (18 large/medium airports), Ethiopia (16 large/medium airports) and Djibouti (1 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Somalia.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Somalia?

Somalia has 40 airports and airfields, including 3 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 8 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Mogadishu, is served by Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ).

What are the main international airports in Somalia?

Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), Mogadishu, Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA), Bosaso and Egal International Airport (HGA), Hargeisa.

Which airport serves Mogadishu?

Aden Adde International Airport — IATA code MGQ.

What is the highest airport in Somalia?

Erigavo Airport at 5,720 ft (1,743 m) above sea level.