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Travel - International
Note: Due to increased terrorist activity and the possible threat to tourists, it is not advised to travel to Yemen at present. For further advice contact a local government travel advice department.
AIR: The Republic of Yemen’s national airline is Yemen Airways (Yemenia) (IY) (website: www.yemenia.com.ye).
Approximate flight times: From London to Sana’a is 10 hours (direct) and to Aden is 9 hours, excluding stopover time.
International airports: Sana’a (SAH) (El-Rahaba) is 13km (8 miles) north of the city (travel time – 30 minutes). Transport to the city centre is by taxi. Airport facilities include a bank/bureau de change, duty-free shop, baggage facilities and restaurants (all open 24 hours), as well as car hire.
Ta’izz (TAI) (al-Janad) is 4km (2.5 miles) from the city (travel time – 10 minutes). Taxis, buses and hire cars are available.
Hodeida (HOD) is 8km (5 miles) from the city. Taxis, buses and car hire are available.
Aden (ADE) (Khormaksar) is 11km (7 miles) from the city (travel time – 20 minutes). Limited bus and taxi services available.
Departure tax: None.
SEA: The main international ports are Aden, Hodeida, Lohenja, Mokha, Mukalla, Nashton and Sulif. Cargo vessels with passenger berths call at Hodeida.
ROAD: Driving to Yemen is not recommended but there are routes from Riyadh, Mecca and Jeddah (in Saudi Arabia) to Sana’a.
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