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How to get fromMogadishu to Lamuby plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Mogadishu to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane MGQ - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    9h 55m
    $166–715

  2. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane MGQ - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    8h 37m
    $152–694

  3. Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane MGQ - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    10h 52m
    $205–569

Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mogadishu to Lamu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,280.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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

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

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