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AIR: Yemen Airways (IY) operates services between Sana’a, Ta’izz and Hodeida. There are also flights from Aden. It is advisable to double-check flight reservations and times before departure.
Departure tax: None.
SEA: Local ferries connect local ports. For details, contact port authorities.
ROAD: There are approximately 5000km (3125 miles) of asphalt roads and 20,000km (12,500 miles) of feeder roads. Road conditions are quite poor and many roads are in a state of disrepair. The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Urban Planning is now supervising a redevelopment and reconstruction plan for Yemen’s road network. Within Sana’a and from Ta’izz to Mokha, the roads are reliable. From Aden to Ta’izz is three to five hours’ driving time. A road links Aden and Sana’a, otherwise the road network is mainly limited to desert tracks. Use of four-wheel-drive vehicles and a guide is recommended. There is a road from Aden to Mukalla of 500km (310 miles). Traffic drives on the right. Bus: There are regular intercity bus services. The General Authority of Tourism (see Contact Addresses section) runs landcruisers and tourist coaches to all towns. Taxi: Recognisable by yellow licence plates. Taxi-sharing is the cheapest transport between cities. There are minimum charges within main cities but fares should be negotiated beforehand for intercity journeys. Car hire: Available in main towns; four-wheel drive is recommended. Chauffeur-driven cars are also available. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. A temporary licence valid for three months is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid national licence.
TRAVEL TIMES: The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Sana’a to other major cities/towns in the Republic of Yemen.
| Air | Road | | Ta’izz | 0.45 | 3.30 | | Hodeida | 0.40 | 3.00 | | Aden | 0.45 | 4.30 |
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