Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
moment you'll continue to find nothing but a veil of secrecy. The best place for informa-
tion and maps is at one of the local travel agencies.
ing was completely destroyed in the recent fighting in Sanaʻa. It's currently located at the
southern end of the city but the location may change again.
www.yementourism.com
; off Khartoum St )
Staff here can smile and hand out a few leaflets but not
much else.
Getting There & Away
AIR
number 8001000;
www.yemenia.com
; 60 Metre St)
, has various offices around town, but the main one
is on 60 Metre St. It offers one-way flights to Aden (US$104), Al-Hudayda (US$82), Ar-
Rayyan (Mukalla; US$140), Sayun (US$140), Socotra (US$80) and Ta'izz (US$82).
Private 'internet' airline Felix Airways (
Click here
)
has flights to Aden (US$90), Al-
Ghayda (US$105), Al-Hudayda (US$74), Al-Mukalla (US$119), Sayun (US$119), Soco-
tra (US$185) and Ta'izz (US$74). As well as being able to buy direct online, most travel
agencies also sell flight tickets with Felix.
BUS
Currently tourists are not allowed to travel by bus anywhere in Yemen. The following is
included in case the situation changes. The bus company
Yemitco
( 269875; Az-Zubayri St)
runs a service to Al-Hudayda (YR1300, five hours, three daily), Aden (YR1800, six
hours, at least six daily) and Ta'izz (YR1500, five hours, hourly from 6am).
773629284; Bab al-Yaman)
has daily services to Al-Hudayda (YR1000) and Ta'izz (YR1100)
480431;
Bab al-Yaman)
has good buses going to Aden (YR1800) and Ta'izz (YR1300).
TAXI
As with buses, tourists are not currently allowed to travel by taxi anywhere in Yemen. The
following is included in case the situation changes.
