Important: Yemen's airports and ports have been severely affected by the civil war. The situation changes frequently. Check current government travel advisories before any plans.
Air
Before the war, Yemen's main international airport was Sana'a International (SAH), 13 km north of the capital. Aden (ADE), Ta'izz (TAI), and Hodeidah (HOD) also had international connections. Yemen Airways (Yemenia) was the national carrier, operating routes to the Gulf states, Egypt, Jordan, and Djibouti.
Since 2015, Sana'a airport has been closed to commercial flights for extended periods due to the conflict and blockade. Aden International Airport has been the main functioning gateway to government-held territory. Seiyun Airport in Hadramawt and Socotra Airport have also handled some flights. Schedules are erratic and subject to sudden suspension. In early 2026, all flights to Socotra were suspended due to renewed fighting on the mainland.
When commercial connections exist, the most practical routes are via Dubai, Amman, Cairo, or Djibouti.
Sea
Aden is the main port for government-held territory. Hodeidah on the Red Sea was Yemen's most important commercial port before the war; it has been extensively damaged and was the focus of a major military campaign in 2018. There is a ferry connection between Djibouti and Aden, though this has operated irregularly.
Land
There are road crossings from Saudi Arabia into Houthi-controlled northern Yemen and into government-held areas in the south and east. These are not practically accessible to most travellers and cross-border movement requires coordination with relevant authorities.