MGQ — Mogadishu International Airport

MGQ is the IATA airport code for Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia. Local time zone: Africa/Mogadishu. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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MGQ is the IATA airport code for Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where MGQ is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

MGQ airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	MGQ
Airport	Mogadishu International Airport
Country	Somalia
Coordinates	2.0133° N, 45.3133° E
Timezone	Africa/Mogadishu

Mogadishu International Airport is served by MGQ in Somalia.

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MGQ airport code — common questions

What airport has the code MGQ?

MGQ is the IATA code for Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia. You'll see MGQ on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is MGQ airport located?

MGQ serves Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, at approximately 2.0133° N, 45.3133° E.

How do I get from MGQ into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Mogadishu International Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is MGQ in?

MGQ operates on the Africa/Mogadishu timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.