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Connecting the Horn of Africa and beyond.
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Djibouti City, Djibouti
Daallo Airlines is a privately owned regional carrier based in Djibouti, operating scheduled and charter passenger services across East Africa, the Horn of Africa, and the Middle East. Founded in the early 1990s, it has served as one of the few airlines providing consistent air links to Somalia and other underserved destinations in the region.
The airline has faced significant operational challenges over the years, including security incidents and the difficulties of operating in conflict-affected areas. Despite these hurdles, Daallo has maintained a presence on routes where few other carriers venture, serving cities such as Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Bosaso, and Djibouti.
Daallo Airlines has at times operated in cooperation with other regional carriers and has played an important role in humanitarian and commercial air transport across one of the world's most challenging aviation environments.
Hubs & network
Daallo Airlines primarily operates out of Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport and serves Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu.
Fleet
Daallo Airlines has historically operated a small fleet of narrow-body and turboprop aircraft including types such as the Airbus A321 and Antonov An-24.
Notable facts
- ›One of the very few airlines providing scheduled air service to multiple destinations within Somalia.
- ›In February 2016, a laptop bomb caused an explosion aboard a Daallo Airlines flight departing Mogadishu, blowing a hole in the fuselage; remarkably, only the suspected bomber died.
- ›The airline has historically served humanitarian and NGO transport needs in the Horn of Africa.
- ›Daallo Airlines has operated under various wet-lease and partnership arrangements with other African carriers.
- ›The carrier has connected Djibouti with destinations in the UAE, reflecting the region's strong trade ties with the Gulf.
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Primary hubs
Route network map (6 legs)












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Route network
DXB → HGA321
HGA → JIB321
HGA → MGQ321
JIB → DXB321
JIB → MGQ321
MGQ → JIB321
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Daallo Airlines is a Somali-owned airline based at Dubai Airport Free Zone in Al Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airline operates scheduled services in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. It is banned from flying in the European Union.
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ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos· 2/21/2026
Dramatic Photos Show Damage From Mysterious Mid-Air Explosion
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ch-aviation· 3/3/2026
Somalia's Puntland revokes Daallo Airlines flight permit
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ndtv.com· 1/24/2026
Suicide Bomber Triggered Blast Mid-Air On A Commercial Plane. Only He Died
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Hiiraan Online· 9/16/2026
Puntland oo ruqsaddii kala laabatay shirkadda Daallo Airlines
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BBC· 5/30/2016
Daallo Airlines blast: Somalia sentences two to life in prison
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Simple Flying· 1/11/2023
Everything You Need To Know About East African Carrier Daallo Airlines
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About on Wikipedia
Daallo Airlines
Somali-owned airline
Daallo Airlines is a Somali-owned airline based at Dubai Airport Free Zone in Al Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airline operates scheduled services in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. It is banned from flying in the European Union.
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