Cheap Flights To Hargeisa,Somaliland

Travel guide to Hargeisa:

Somalia is a recovered country from decades of civil war. There is still hope for a better and bright future beyond the image of ruined buildings. There is reopening of business, hospitals, schools, museum, hotels, and restaurants which is an evidence of the new beginning. Though security is a big issue, that isn't stopping tourists from flying there every year.

Hargeisa is a friendly city and its people are extremely welcoming.  They are eager to talk to tourists due to Somaliland's relative isolation, and they try to speak best of their country.

Once you step off your flights to Hargeisa you can enjoy its natural beauty, good weather, old architecture, nearby mountains, beautiful islands and it offers an opportunity for an urban African experience to the visitors. To personally experience that opportunity by visitors, Euro Africa Travel is offering special deals to book a cheap flight to Hargeisa. Laas Geel, situated outside Hargeisa, is caves and rock shelters with preserved cave paintings and represents the history of Horn of Africa and can be delightful for those who are interested in history.

Whats the weather like in Hargeisa?

Hargeisa is situated in the mountainous uplands of the west at an elevation of approximately 1,334 meters (4,377 ft). Therefore temperature in Hargeisa is semi-arid which means this place has little rain and not completely dry. It experiences either very hot or very cold weather because of its high altitude.

There are four seasons comprise of spring rains from April to June, dry summer from July to September, autumn rains from October to November and finally dry winters from December to march.

The temperature in January ranges from 27°C to 28°C and remains almost the same in the month of February. In March the maximum temperature is 29°C and the average temperature is 27°C and reaches to 31°C in April, 33°C in May and 32°C in June. In the month of July, the maximum temperature is 31°C and the average temperature is 30°C. In August maximum temperature is 31°C and average is 30°C. In the months of September and October maximum temperature is 32°C with the average temperature of 31°C. In November it is 29°C and December with the maximum temperature of 29°C with the average temperature of 28°C.

What is the best time to fly to Hargeisa?

(Peak season):

The best time to visit Hargeisa during cooler months is from November through March or July through September during hotter months when the countryside is much greener.

(Off season):

June is the hottest month of the year and not a suitable time to visit.

What to pack):

If you are visiting Hargeisa from November through March, it is better to take sweaters and jackets with you. And if you are visiting Hargeisa from July through September, then it is best to take light clothing, sunglasses, sun hat or desert boots with you.

Best time to book a flight to Hargeisa:

'Thursday' is the best day to book a cheap flight for Hargeisa.

Flight duration:

The distance from Hargeisa to London is approximately 6,143 km. It takes approximately eight hours and twenty minutes to reach Hargeisa from the United Kingdom.

Which airline fly Hargeisa?

There is no direct airline flying from the United Kingdom to Hargeisa.

Other airlines flying to Hargeisa are Daallo airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates flights and Judda Airlines from Dubai to Hargeisa. All national flag carrier offers cheap flights to Hargeisa to promote tourism.

Airport:

Hargeisa International Airport was modernized with the aim of more flight destinations and now it connects the city with other cities of East Africa. Other destinations include Dire Diwa, Wajir, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Djibouti, Dubai, and Bossaso.It is better to confirm the airline you are going to use to fly in or out of Hargeisa.

Getting to and around the city of Hargeisa:

There is a use of taxis and buses for public transportation. These buses travel on almost all routes of Hargeisa. Intercity bus service is also available, which connects Hargeisa to other northern cities and towns of Somalia like Burao, Borama, Berbera, etc.

Attraction in Hargeisa:

Hargeisa is a piece of land enriched with natural beauty. Its natural beauty, good weather, white sand, rivers, and mountains give it a very good start.

1. Laas Geel - is situated outside Hargeisa. It is a beautiful place. There are caves and rock shelters as well, with preserved cave paintings. These paintings represent some of the earliest known art. But to visit this place one needs to obtain a letter from the ministry of tourism.
2. Restaurants are great in number where you can find a wide range of Somali dishes including roast camel, grilled fish, camel's liver at breakfast. You can also find Yemeni dishes, fresh pizza, kinds of pasta, burgers and a few Djiboutian classics. 
3. Mosque - Hargeisa has a big central Jama Mosque where hundreds of people gather to offer the prayer. 
4. Monument - There is a monument in Hargeisa by the name "Mig Jet". One can't miss this memorial which displays a Somali Airforce Mig jet fighter which was crashed during the bombardment of the city. It depicts the scene of the civil war.
5. Hargeisa Provincial Museum - is the first museum to be established in Somalia. It was created in 1977 and it was renovated in 1981.

Activities:

The best activity in Hargeisa is soaking in the surroundings and to enjoy having tasty food with the natives who will be very interested in listening to your stories and your reason to visit their country. 

There is a central market that is used to sell a huge variety of items including electronics to cereals, handbags, clothing to perfume.

There is livestock market which is used by hundreds of Somali farmers to buy and sell their livestock daily including sheep and goats. The best time to visit this market is morning.

Special Event: 

The Hargeisa International Book Fair is a cultural event which is organized by Red sea Online Culture Foundation every year. It is the largest book fairs. it brings artists, poets, thinkers, and writers from all over the world. They share and discuss their productions in front of a wider audience. The purpose of this event is to promote a culture of production of high-quality Somali literature and also translating international literature into Somali.