Mogadishu airport fees: what you pay at MGQ
The Somalia AIP, valid from 10 July 2025, lists the passenger service charges at Aden Adde International Airport. Adults departing on an international flight with an international airline pay US$55, children US$30. International departures in the AIP category marked others pay US$70. Domestic departures pay US$7. The AIP names Favori as the airport operator. In March 2024 the prime minister ordered a separate US$9 fee on departing passengers to be dropped.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge, international departure, international airlines Somalia AIP GEN 4.1, valid from 10 July 2025, in the eAIP published 16 October 2025. Child age band not stated. 1 | US$55 adult, US$30 child | Passengers departing on international flights with international airlines | Not stated in the AIP | Somali Civil Aviation Authority (published in the Somalia AIP) | Airport operator (Favori) | In force |
| Passenger service charge, international departure, others The AIP does not define others. 1 | US$70 | International departures in the AIP category marked others | Not stated in the AIP | Somali Civil Aviation Authority (published in the Somalia AIP) | Airport operator (Favori) | In force |
| Passenger service charge, domestic departure Same AIP page. 1 | US$7 | Passengers departing on domestic flights | Not stated in the AIP | Somali Civil Aviation Authority (published in the Somalia AIP) | Airport operator (Favori) | In force |
| Traveller information processing fee The prime minister ordered the fee waived on 6 March 2024. Press report only. 2 | US$9 | Departing passengers | Not stated | Somali aviation authorities | Not stated | Suspended |
Evidence summary: 3 linked sources, 3 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The AIP does not say whether the charge is in the ticket or paid at the airport.
- Somali tickets carry tax lines such as FT, D4, M7 and PQ, so check your ticket breakdown.
- Ask your airline before travel if the fare does not show the charge.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the airport tax at Mogadishu?
The Somalia AIP lists a US$55 passenger service charge for adults leaving on an international airline, US$30 for children and US$7 on domestic flights.
Is there a US$9 fee leaving Mogadishu?
A US$9 fee was introduced in early 2024 and the prime minister ordered it waived on 6 March 2024.
Sources
- Somali Civil Aviation Authority: eAIP Somalia GEN 4.1 Aerodrome charges (valid from 10 July 2025, eAIP published 16 October 2025)
- Somali Guardian: Somalia's PM waives fees imposed on passengers leaving Mogadishu airport (6 March 2024)
- Cathay Pacific: Tax codes and abbreviations (28 September 2026)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.