Yemen Transportation

  My driver for 5 days in Yemen
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  • My driver for 5 days in Yemen
      My driver for 5 days in Yemen
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  • Shared Taxi in Yemen
      Shared Taxi in Yemen
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  • Shared Taxi in Yemen (for 7 pax)
      Shared Taxi in Yemen (for 7 pax)
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  • Sana'a airport
      Sana'a airport
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  • Emirate aircraft at Sana'a airport
      Emirate aircraft at Sana'a airport
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Sana'a International Airport

by traveldave

Located about six miles (ten kilometers) north of downtown Sana'a, Sana'a International Airport (SAH) is the main international gateway to Yemen. The airport handles flights to and from the Middle East, East Africa, Europe, and the Indian subcontinent.Airlines serving Sana'a International Airport: Air Arabia, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Felix Airways, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, Lufthansa German Airlines, Nas Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Yemenia Yemen Airways.

Aden International Airport

by traveldave

Located on the coast just to the northeast of Aden, Aden International Airport (ADE) serves Yemen's main port city. Most of the flights into and out of the airport are domestic, but there are some international flights to destinations in nearby Africa and the Middle East.Airlines serving Aden International Airport: African Express Airways, Djibouti Airlines, Felix Airways, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Yemenia Yemen Airways.

Visas

by janiebaxter

You have to obtain a visa to enter Yemen unless you are from Egypt, Jordan and Syria.In the UK you need to apply minimum of 2 weeks in advance of your trip and you can apply to the consulate in London or through an agency.Visas are also available on arrival in Sana'a - you need to take 2 passport photographs with you and all the completed forms.

PASSPORT * VISA *

by grazy56

FORMALITIES: ask to the nearest embassy as formalities changed often. You need a visa to get there and if you need also an invitation letter or the confirm of a local agency you can contact Gamal: FAX.:00 967 1 28 74 26FORMALITES: avant d'éffectuer un séjour dans le pays, il est indispensable de se renseigner auprès d'un consulat sur les formalites, celles ci changeant souvent.Visa obbligatoire, et si le consulat vous le refuse ou vous demande une lettre d'invitation ou confirmation d'une agence locale: contacter en ANGLAIS Gamal a: arabiafelix@y.net.ye (TEL: 00 967 1 28 73 30; FAX: 00 967 1 28 74 26)DOCUMENTI: è indispensabile prima della partenza informarsi presso i consolati sulle formalità, che spesso cambiano.Visto obbligatorio, se il consolato dovesse chiedervi una lettera d'invito o una conferma di una agenzia locale: contattate in inglese Gamal a : arabia-felix@y.net.ye (TEL: 00...

Riyan Mukalla Airport

by traveldave

Riyan Mukalla Airport (RIY) is a small domestic airport located along Yemen's southern coast about half-way between Mukalla to the west and Ash Shihr to the east. All flights between Sana'a and Socotra, and between Aden and Socotra, make a stop at Riyan Mukalla Airport.Airlines serving Riyan Mukalla Airport: African Express Airways, Felix Airways, and Yemenia Yemen Airways.

Socotra International Airport

by traveldave

Socotra International Airport (SCT) is the only airport serving the island of Socotra. All flights to the island, which originate in either Sana'a or Aden, make a stop in Mukalla before continuing on to Socotra. And flights from the mainland are only operated on a weekly basis. Airlines serving Socotra International Airport: Felix Airways and Yemenia Yemen Airways.

The Land Cruiser is King

by TheLongTone

In the largely urban and always small scale UK, these things ara plague, the Axles of Evil. But in this country vehicles like Toyota Land Cruiser actually make sense, and it is astonishing how many people and goats will fit into the crew-cab pickup.You can hire a 4X4 with driver for around $50 a day all found (including the drivers expenses when away overnigt): it's a good way to see a lot of the highlands in a short time.

Shared bus from Ta'iz to Aden

by springreen

Shared bus is a more flexible way to get around Yemen than using coaches. There is no fixed departure time - when the bus is full, it goes. You can find these buses by asking taxi drivers.We used the shared bus get to Aden from Ta'iz, because the RAHA coach departs only twice a day at 6am and 8pm, the time wasn't suitable.So we were in this shared bus with 10 people, squeezed in the seats. Not the most comfortable ride, but fortunately the journey was only 2 hours. I wouldn't recommend using shared bus for any journey longer than that.YR800 per head - half the price of RAHA coach.

Tour Companies

by janiebaxter

My trip to Yemen was organised by UK company The Traveller who specialise in group tours to cultural locations. They generally have a tour in November and one in January, and they can organise tailor made trips.Our tour company in Yemen were Universal Touring Company who have been running tours in Yemen for over 15 years. Our guide Sayeed is their best English speaking guide, and he was very good.Universal Touring CompanyPO Box 10473Tahrir Square 20Sana'aTel 00967 1 272861Fax 00967 1 275134Email touring@utcyemen.com

Our guide Sayeed - photo by Georgios Papaioannou
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Shared Taxi in Yemen

by Sambawalk

Shared taxi in common in Yemen, like other Middle Eastern countries. I took shared taxi in Saiyun for communing to Shiba and Tarim. Depends on the ccar type, it may take 5 pax (2 in front 3 at end) or 8 (2 +3+3). Taxi won't leave from terminal until it is full. If you want to take the front seat by sharing with another passenger, be at the terminal early.

Shared Taxi in Yemen
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Top 3 Hotels in Yemen

Arabia Felix  Sanaa

 6 Reviews and 21 Opinions  absolutely PERFECT! We had all we need - hot water, cable TV, views and very interesting stay.... 

 Hotels in Sanaa

Shibam Hotel  Shibam

 2 Reviews and 0 Opinions  I didn't stay there, but went there in early afternoon hoping for a cup of tea. But they don't have... 

 Hotels in Shibam

Al Hawta Palace Hotel  Say'un

 1 Review and 9 Opinions  Al Hawta Palace Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Say'un and is set in lovely landscaped... 

 Hotels in Say'un

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