Yemen » Getting Around
Getting Around By Air
Yemenia (IY) (www.yemenia.com) operates flights from Sana'a to Aden, Al Ghaydah, Al Hudaydah, Riyan (Al Mukalla), Seiyun, Socotra and Ta'izz .
Felix Airways (FO) (www.felixairways.com) operate similar domestic routes to Yemenia, as well as some regional international routes Booking in advance is essential and it’s always advisable to double-check flight reservations and times before departure.
Due to the prevailing insecurity, in some instances domestic flights are the only way for foreign nationals to reach certain destinations. For example, travel between Sana’a and Seiyun is not permitted except by air for non-Yemeni passport holders.
Getting Around By Water
Urban Travel
Driving standards in Yemen are questionable and an element of risk is inherent in every journey. Qat-addled drivers, unpredictable pedestrians and suicidal livestock are the norm, as are big trucks cutting corners on blind bends. That said, the only other option is to walk…
Road Quality
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 4-wheel drive vehicles and a guide is recommended.
There is a road from Aden to Mukalla of 500km (310 miles).
Documentation
Taxi
Taxis are generally cheap and easy to find with two types operating in Sana’a; those recognisable by yellow licence plates without meters, and newer yellow cabs with meters operated by Raha Transport (tel 01 441177).
Manic minibuses known as debubs operate on certain fixed routes and, if you’re prepared to suffer the crush, can be a very cheap way to get around town.
Hardly a safe option but for those preferring the wind in their hair motorcycle taxis are often the quickest way to negotiate roads jammed with traffic. Be sure to agree a fare before getting on the back.
Long distance share taxis, often Peugeot 504s, operate to other towns and villages. Again, fares need to be clearly agreed in advance.
Car Hire
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Information in this section was last updated: Fri Apr 12 2013
