TRAVEL TIPS

Important Notice:

You will find on this page documents and web links which provide practical leads for those who wish to travel to Somalia. The information presented herein is for informative purposes only, and does not imply official endorsement of any company, agency, individual, or service listed below (please see Terms and Conditions).

For journalist travel only:

Journalists often enquire about travel to Somalia. Under certain circumstances, accredited journalists can be allowed to travel on the UN Common Air Services (UNCAS) operated aircraft.  Please read all the following documents carefully, to understand the security and operational rules which apply:

• Journalist Travel - UN Guidelines
• Journalist Travel - General Release from Liability Waiver Form
• UNCAS Flight Schedule (November 2002)
• UNCAS Flight Cost Sheet (Abbreviated List)
• UNCAS Flight Cost Sheet (Full List)
• UNCAS Flight Booking Form

For more information, or to file a booking request form, please contact:

UN agencies operating inside Somalia often help journalists to visit projects which are of interest for news stories and features.  Journalists can contact these individual agencies for more information.  UNICEF Somalia has prepared the following guidelines for journalists:

• UNICEF in SOMALIA: Questions &  Answers for the Media