Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Lamu

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    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
    9h 3m
    $152–694

  2. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    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 51m
    $156–665

  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 48m
    $200–559

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Mogadishu to Lamu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,053.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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 Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, 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 Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Rome from the airport, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.