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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Yemeni Traffic

by MichaelFalk1969

Yemeni traffic is chaotic. Yemeni drivers disregard any traffic rule ever invented, and even though, somehow the traffic flows. It is common to disregard lanes, it is absolutely necessary to use the horn, and even when it gets dark don`t count on a Yemeni driver to turn on the lights. Crossroads are most chaotic of all, as traffic rules are only valid if a policeman stands in the middle. Orientation is difficult as only few street signs are bilingual, if there are street signs at all. Believe me: You would not want to drive a car in Yemen. So if you are not going with an organized tour, hire a local driver + car (which is pretty cheap) for longer trips or share a taxi for short distances. Forget about self-driving.

The airport

by JohnniOmani

Yemen is a dry country meaning you can not legally buy alcohol in the country although you will see fake Becks beer everywhere. Only the 5 star hotels offer booze but if you are desperate for a drink then you can enter Yemen with 2 liters of spirits. Most people figure that you can not do this but I confirmed this tip/info with authorities in the UAE and Yemen and they both said it is not a problem. I didnt personally do it but it is possible.

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Entry formalities at the airport

by hydronetta

Upon arrival you need to change some money into local currency in order to pay the visa which is the counter just next to it. In January 2006 all EU countries could get visa upon arrival (costing 10500YR). I was told that officials ask the agency you have made your travel arrangements (generally independent travelling is not encouraged). I think they were busy enough not to ask me so. A piece of advice: HURRY up and line up quickly. Especially flights from Dubai tend to be full of foreigners and it can be a time consuming process to get your visa (it took me 1 hour). Your visa is then stamped and then you get your luggage (if not left behind like mine!!) Outside the airport there is taxi stand (ride to Sana'a centre around 2000YR) in old fashioned taxi cars !! Surprisingly though the airport road is wide and depending on traffic it takes about half an hour to get downtown.

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Travelling around Yemen

by hydronetta

If you haven't booked through an agency, alternative options traveling around are:1. 4 wheel land cruiser (usually Toyota) with driver most people book through travel agencies2. Shared taxis (though I haven't tried them to know conditions, cost and if permits are requested) In Wadi Hadramout it is easier to rent a taxi (contract) as in Between Shibam-Seiyun-Tarim there aren't any police check points3. Buses. It is the only budget option. I noticed several bus companies, specially Yemitco and I can ensure you that their buses seemed rather comfortable. I was told that they can carry foreigners in long distance routes as to Wadi Hadramout, Aden or Al Moukalla, but in order to ensure that there won't be any trouble with the police it is always advisable to contact both the company AND the tourist police in advance. 4. Air: Yemenia flies to Taizz, Al Hodeidah, Aden, Al Mukalla (Ar-Riyan),...

Travel permits

by hydronetta

Because of the frequent police check points, it is almost impossible to travel anywhere outside Sana'a without travel permits.If you book your trip through a travel agency then they'll arrange everything for you. In our case the Arabia Felix Hotel arranged it for us. In any other case you need to get them from a police station but I am not sure if this procedure is easy, depending on the language barrier or the occasional safety regulations for each area. If traveling independent remember to make dozens of photocopies of your permission. I was amazed to notice that for a 9 days trip we needed around 60 photocopies (!!) of our permission, which were given by our driver to the policemen at the check points. He was also stating our nationality. I also noticed that in any case we reached our destinations no later than 5pm, so probably traveling at night is not possible

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Sana'a airport

by hydronetta

Sana'a airport is small so it is advisable not to spend too much time there (specially when departing). Generally it is an aging structure in desperate need of renovation. I'd read that security & army personnel looks rather sulky, grim and aggressive, nevertheless I found them just fine and I was even welcomed to Yemen (much better than in my own country) When departing don't expect anything interesting as the Duty Free is very limited and the departure gates are not well preserved (toilets very smelly and some chairs in the sitting area damaged). Beware before check in!! After your luggage is monitored through the x-rays some porters pick them up in order to carry them just a few meters in front of the check in counters?.for a tip of course!!Also remember to confirm your return ticket at least 1-2 days prior to departure!!

Getting to Yemen

by hydronetta

Yemen is served apart from its national carrier Yemenia (flies from Frankfurt/Paris/Rome) mainly from Middle East airlines (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Syrian, Saudi Arabian) and Egypt air. From Greece the best price was offered by Qatar airways but unfortunately overnight accommodation was requested for both inbound and outbound flights. Therefore the best option is by Egypt air. Alas though, it arrives in Sana?a at 4am and departs Sana?a at 5 am!!So unless you take direct flights by pricey Yemenia or Lufthansa be prepared for stopover. A good option is to stopover for 1-2 days in any of the cities in the Gulf (ie Dubai) and taste a bit more of the Gulf area.

AFFITTO JEEP/BISOGNO DI UN AUTISTA?

by grazy56

AFFITTO JEEP: é l' ideale : l'autista si occupa delle formalità, nessuna perdita di tempo, sicurezza, libertà d'azione (partenze, arrivi, fermate, cambiamenti d'itinerari…) Se l'autista è cooperativo (è spesso cosi) e astuto, vi farà fare delle scoperte che non avrete mai fatto da soli.PREZZO: circa 120 $/di tutto incluso (benzina, vitto e allogio dell'autista) per un 4X4 per 4 p +l'autista. La traversata del deserto Rub Al-Khali è da pagare direttamente ai beduini (circa 700 $jeep), si può prendere la nuova strada asfaltata , ma per nulla interessante in paragone alla traversata del deserto accompagnati dai beduini…Con un buon autista la guida diventa superflua, perché è in grado di farvi scoprire anche le cose che da soli non avrete mai potuto fare.È possibile affittare una macchina senza autista ma è da sconsigliare salvo se uno padroneggia bene l'arabo e ha una buona conoscenza del...

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LOCATION JEEP/BESOIN D'UN CHAUFFEUR?

by grazy56

LOCATION JEEP: meilleure solution: le chauffeur s'occupera des formalités, pas de perte de temps, sécurité, liberté d'action (départs, arrivées, arrêts, changements d'itineraires…) en plus si le chauffeur se montre coopératif, (c'est souvent le cas), et futé il vous fera faire des découvertes impossible à faire seul.PRIX environ 120USD/jour tout compris (essence et chauffeur) pour une jeep pour 4 p en + du chauffeur. La taxe pour la traversée du Rub Al Khali est a payer directement aux Bédouins: environ 700 USD/véhicule; on peut désormais empruntée la route goudronée et gratuite mais sans aucun charme en comparaison d'une traversée du désert en compagnie des Bédouins…Avec un bon chauffeur un guide devient superflu, car un bon chauffeur est capable de vous faire découvrir tout ce que seul vous ne pouvez faire ou imaginer.La location d'un véhicule sans chauffeur est fortement déconseillé...

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RENT A JEEP/NEED A DRIVER?...

by grazy56

RENT A JEEP: it's the best solution, your driver will do all the formalities, no wasted time security, sure to do what you want and when you want (departure, arrival, change of route…) and if your driver is really good he can show you different things that alone you will never discover. PRICE: around 120$/day all including (petrol and driver9 for a jeep for 4 persons plus the driver. . To across the Rub al Khali desert just see with the Bedouin tribe (around 700$ per vehicle) now it's possible to take the free high way on the desert but nothing worth to across the desert with the Bedouin. With a good driver a guide is not necessary as a good driver can show you all you want to see. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DRIVER? We can recommend you ALI, nice and sensitive person with him your trip will be magic. For 100$/day/jep all including you will discover the land of Queen Sheba.CONTACT FOR THE DRIVER:...

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Getting Around Yemen

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Arabia Felix  Sanaa

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Shibam Hotel  Shibam

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Al Hawta Palace Hotel  Say'un

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, i want to travel to hodeidah and then to Mukalla.Can I get flight from hod to Mukalla and Mukalla to saana? 

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A: The only domestic carriers are Yemenia and Felix. There are no direct connections from Hodeidah to Mukhalla. You'd have to go via San'a. Of note, San'a airport has closed... 

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