There are 4 ways to get from Asmara to Mogadishu by car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Axum Airport, fly
best- Drive from Asmara to Axum Airport (AXU)car
- Fly from Axum Airport (AXU) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)plane AXU - MGQ
11h 37m$320–1,228Drive 2,211.2 km
- Drive from Asmara to Mogadishucar 2,211.2 km
40h 59mDrive to Mek'Ele Airport, fly
- Drive from Asmara to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)car
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)plane MQX - MGQ
12h 26m$326–1,237Drive to Indaselassie, fly
- Drive from Asmara to Indaselassie (SHC)car
- Fly from Indaselassie (SHC) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)plane SHC - MGQ
12h 27m$324–1,235
Axum Airport (AXU) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Asmara to Mogadishu is to drive and fly which costs $320 - $1,300 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Asmara to Mogadishu is to drive and fly which takes 11h 37m and costs $320 - $1,300.
The distance between Asmara and Mogadishu is 1765 km. The road distance is 2211.2 km.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Asmara to Mogadishu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Asmara to Mogadishu is 2211 km. It takes approximately 40h 59m to drive from Asmara to Mogadishu.
There are nine+ hotels available in Mogadishu.
What companies run services between Asmara, Eritrea and Mogadishu, Somalia?
There is no direct connection from Asmara to Mogadishu. However, you can drive to Axum Airport (AXU) airport, fly to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), then take the taxi to Mogadishu. Alternatively, you can drive from Asmara to Mogadishu in around 40h 59m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Axum Airport to Aden Adde International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Aden Adde International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Indaselassie to Aden Adde International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
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