Somalia Getting Around

By AirGetting Around by Air

The void left by the collapse of Somali Airlines has largely been filled by Jubba Airlines (JUB) (www.jubba-airways.com) and Daallo Airways (DAO), which both run regular services to all major towns.

By BoatGetting Around by Water

Modern Somalia is essentially a broad strip of coastal desert. Roads are poor and consequently coastal shipping is an important form of transport, both socially and economically. Piracy is a risk at sea.

By CarGetting Around by Road

Traffic drives on the right. It is difficult to travel outside Mogadishu by car. Existing roads run from the capital to Burao and Baidoa. Previously sealed roads running between Kismayu and Mogadishu, and Hargeysa and Mogadishu are now in a state of disrepair. Passenger transport is restricted almost entirely to road haulage. There are few cars and buses, although there are reasonable bus services between the major centres in the south.

Taxi:
These are available in large towns.

Car hire:
Available in Mogadishu.

Documentation:
An International Driving Permit is required.

UrbanGetting Around Towns and Cities

Minibuses and shared taxi-type services run in Mogadishu, but availability may be restricted outside normal working hours (Sat-Thurs 0700-1400).
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