All international flights arrive in Sanaa the capital of Yemen.

You will need a tourist visa from a Yemeni embassy or consulate in your country. Some international flights arrive in Aden, and at least one comes in to Mukalla from Dubai. Flights to Socotra go Sanaa-Mukalla (Riyan)-Socotra return on Fridays, Aden-Mukalla (Riyan)-Socotra return on Mondays, with a proposed third flight on Wednesdays from Sanaa, not yet confirmed. The Socotra flight can be joined in Sanaa, Aden or Mukalla (Riyan). Socotra is a very safe place, and you will find all you want when you come there to visit us See your doctor for any medical needs related to your visit This booking, including from the Yemen mainland to Socotra should be made in your home country. If the Socotra leg is added to an international fare with Yemen Airways, it is much cheaper! Aeroplanes come and go to and from Socotra on Mondays and Fridays.