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Getting Around Somalia

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.

Road: 

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.

Side of road: 
Right
Car hire: 

Car hire: Available in Mogadishu.

Taxi: 

Taxi: These are available in large towns.

Coach: 

Documentation: 

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.

Getting 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).

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.

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