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How to get fromLamu to Mogadishuby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Lamu to Mogadishu by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Local Boat, bus to Malindi, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    3. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)plane plane MYD - MGQ
    13h 22m
    $152–643

  2. Local Boat, bus to Mombasa, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    3. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)plane plane MBA - MGQ
    12h 31m
    $146–614

Malindi (MYD) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lamu to Mogadishu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,053.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 22m

What companies run services between Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya and Mogadishu, Somalia?

There is no direct connection from Lamu to Mogadishu. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Malindi, take the taxi to Malindi (MYD) airport, fly to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), then take the taxi to Mogadishu. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Mombasa, take the taxi to Mombasa (MBA) airport, fly to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), then take the taxi to Mogadishu.

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