Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Shared taxis usually leave from spots on the outskirts of the city on the road leading to
their destinations. To reach these departure points, take a minibus from Bab al-Yaman
(YR50).
Shared taxis run west to Manakhah (YR1200, 2½ hours, many daily), and Al-Hudayda
(YR2500, 4½ hours, six daily). They also run north to Amran (YR500, one hour, several
daily), Hajja (YR1200, two hours, six per day); and south to Ta'izz (YR2500, five hours,
lots throughout the day), and Aden (YR3000, eight hours, lots throughout the day).
Getting Around
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
For all intents and purposes there are no buses running between the airport and city centre.
You can get there by bus but it involves several changes and a bit of walking. Save your-
self a lot of sweat and frustration by taking a contract taxi (private hire) which charges
YR4000 between the old town and the airport.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Minibuses (which operate from 6am to 1am) run all around town and are quick and cheap
(around YR50). Nippier still are motorbike taxis, which charge YR250 to YR350 for hops
around town.
TAXI
Meters are not normally used, so fares should be negotiated in advance. Short hops around
town cost YR50 in a shared taxi, YR300 (tourists will be asked YR400 to YR500) in a
contract taxi. A cross-town journey will cost around YR2500.
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