Flights to Yemen

Flights to Yemen

Yemen has a total of 6 airports, 3 of which handle intercontinental flights, 5 of these airports handle international flights. Currently, 5 airports offer domestic flights. One of which exclusively serves domestic flights. All airports in Yemen together handle 202 flights this month, departing from 13 airports in 8 countries, operated by 3 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Yemen in Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Yemen. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Yemen.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map.

Destinations in Yemen

Explore Yemen!

Discover all 6 destinations in Yemen. The most popular airports are in Aden and Sayun. Collectively, the top 2 airports in these cities handle over 79% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Yemen, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Yemen

When planning your trip to Yemen, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 3 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. The most popular airline is Yemenia, they handle 94% of all flights arriving here: a total of 189 flights this month.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.

What is the best time to visit Yemen?

All 6 destinations in Yemen are desert destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to Yemen.

🏜️  Desert destinations

Typically, desert locations in Yemen experience hot days with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) and cooler nights. With minimal rainfall, these areas are known for their extreme weather, breathtaking views, and the cultural traditions of the people who live there. Even with the tough living conditions, they offer a remarkable combination of adventure, peace, and stunning beauty, making them fascinating spots to discover.

Yemen has 6 desert destinations where you can fly to. The destinations listed below can be visited all year round, but it is best to avoid the summer months as it can get extremely hot. That's why it is best to visit these destinations from September to May.

Countries with direct flights to Yemen

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 7 countries that have non-stop flights to Yemen, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Yemen

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Yemen. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 8 airports across 7 countries and 2 continents offer direct flights to 6 airports in Yemen.

Flying Business Class to Yemen

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 13 airports across 8 countries that provide business class flights to Yemen. As of today, you can arrive at 6 airports in Business Class. (Aden, Sayun, Al Mukalla, Socotra, Al Ghaydah or Sana'a Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Yemen

Domestic flights across Yemen

With a total of 10 domestic routes, there are plenty of flights connecting the major cities of Yemen.

The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Asia to Yemen

There are 5 cities spread across 4 countries in Asia that offer international flights to Yemen. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 5 airports in the country.

Aden is the most popular airport for international travelers from Asia with 66 flights in April, representing 86% of all flights arriving from Asia. The majority of those flights are operated by Yemenia, which handles 94% of all international flights.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Saudi Arabia to Yemen

From Saudi Arabia you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 4 different destinations in Yemen. In total there are 5 direct routes from Saudi Arabia, operated by Yemenia.

Saudi Arabia to Yemen with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 25 airports in Saudi Arabia offer flights to 4 destinations in Yemen that require just one stop:

Flights from Jordan to Yemen

From Jordan you can fly non-stop from Amman Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Yemen: Aden. This is the only non-stop flight route from Jordan to Yemen, operated by 2 different airlines — Yemenia and FlyAden.

Jordan to Yemen with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Jordan offer flights to 4 destinations in Yemen with a single stop:

Flights from Kuwait to Yemen

From Kuwait you can fly non-stop from Kuwait City Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Yemen: Aden. This is the only non-stop flight route from Kuwait to Yemen, operated by Yemenia.

Flights from India to Yemen

From India you can fly non-stop from Mumbai Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Yemen. In total there are 2 direct routes from India, operated by Yemenia.

India to Yemen with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 71 airports in India offer flights to 5 destinations in Yemen that require just one stop:

Intercontinental flights to Yemen

Currently you can only fly to Yemen from countries located across Africa. 3 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Africa to Yemen

From Africa, 3 countries have direct flights to Yemen. 5 non-stop routes are available, operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Egypt to Yemen

Looking to fly directly from Egypt? This is possible from Cairo only. You will arrive at one of 3 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Yemenia and FlyAden, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Egypt to Yemen with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Yemen, as 11 departure airports in Egypt offer 1-stop flights to 4 destinations in Yemen:

Flights from Djibouti to Yemen

Looking to fly directly from Djibouti? This is possible from Djibouti only. You will arrive at Aden — currently the only direct route connecting Yemen and Djibouti. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Yemenia and Air Djibouti, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Ethiopia to Yemen

Looking to fly directly from Ethiopia? This is possible from Addis Ababa only. You will arrive at Aden — currently the only direct route connecting Yemen and Ethiopia. Flights are operated by Yemenia.

Ethiopia to Yemen with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to Aden Airport with a single stop:

Most popular routes to Yemen

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Yemen, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Yemen with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Yemen, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Yemen!

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