Due to the conflict in Somalia, a number of airlines suspended flights to Mogadishu Airport, however, ironically, it is considered a relatively safe place as it is home to peace keeping forces, particularly from Uganda and Burundi who maintain the gateway into Somalia however is widely seen as a target for Islamic militants who see the taking of the airport, the safest way of travel into Somalia, as another step in bringing down the Somalia government.

The chances are that you'll probably never get the opportunity to fly into Mogadishu Airport however this video is the next best thing and shows the breathtaking approach to the runway over the clear blue sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean.