Cheapest airlines flights from Mogadishu to Cairo

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Mogadishu to Cairo, including Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, EgyptAir has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mogadishu to Cairo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Mogadishu to Cairo in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$331, and round-trip direct flights start at US$514.

Displayed flight fares from Mogadishu to Cairo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Mogadishu to Cairo Flight Details

The distance between Mogadishu and Cairo is about 3,452.98 km. The average flying time from Mogadishu to Cairo is around 6 hours 50 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$317
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$514
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,452.98 km
Average flight time6 hours 50 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Mogadishu–Cairo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Mogadishu to Cairo

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Mogadishu to Cairo?

The average price of one-way flights from Mogadishu to Cairo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Mogadishu to Cairo is Jun, with an average price of US$347; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Aug, with an average price of up to US$530.

US$530
US$439
US$347
US$256
    Cheapest
  • US$390
    Jan
  • US$393
    Feb
  • US$394
    Mar
  • US$391
    Apr
  • US$397
    May
  • US$347
    Jun
  • US$439
    Jul
  • US$530
    Aug
  • US$421
    Sep
  • US$395
    Oct
  • US$352
    Nov
  • US$423
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Mogadishu to Cairo?

The average price of round-trip flights from Mogadishu to Cairo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Mogadishu to Cairo is Jan, with an average price of US$510; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Aug, with an average price of up to US$745.

US$745
US$628
US$510
US$393
  • US$510
    Jan
  • US$556
    Feb
  • US$539
    Mar
  • US$547
    Apr
  • US$683
    May
  • US$588
    Jun
  • US$594
    Jul
  • US$745
    Aug
  • US$625
    Sep
  • US$568
    Oct
  • US$525
    Nov
  • US$614
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mogadishu to Cairo?

Average weekly flight prices from Mogadishu to Cairo by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Mogadishu to Cairo is Sat, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$521
US$468
US$416
US$363
    Cheapest
  • US$481
    Mon
  • US$474
    Tue
  • US$482
    Wed
  • US$464
    Thu
  • US$521
    Fri
  • US$415
    Sat
  • US$482
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mogadishu to Cairo (MGQ-CAI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$317 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MGQ to CAI on Wed, Mar 11), while EgyptAir offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$514 departing on Mon, Mar 2 and returning on Mon, Mar 9.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Mogadishu to Cairo, including: Ethiopian Airlines EgyptAir Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 6 hours 50 minutes to fly from Mogadishu to Cairo.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mogadishu to Cairo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Mogadishu to Cairo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: EgyptAir: -/-/-/-/T/-/S -- MS874 (14:49)
  • To find best deals on flights from Mogadishu to Cairo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$317.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is EgyptAir.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairo travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Mogadishu to Cairo is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mogadishu to Cairo on January 30, 2026 with EgyptAir, with prices starting at US$521.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairo, with Aden Adde International Airport to Cairo International Airport (MGQ-CAI) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairo International Airport (CAI) Capital International Airport (CCE).
  • The time difference between Cairo and Mogadishu is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.