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Yemen has 43 airports and airfields, including 4 large and 6 medium-sized airports; 7 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Sanaa, is served by Sanaa International Airport (SAH).

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List of airports in Yemen

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Aden International Airport Aden ADE OYAA Large airport 7 ft
Riyan International Airport Mukalla(Riyan) RIY OYRN Large airport 54 ft
Sanaa International Airport Sanaa SAH OYSN Large airport 7,216 ft
Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport Seiyun GXF OYSY Large airport 2,097 ft
Al Ghaydah International Airport Al Ghaydah AAY OYGD Medium airport 134 ft
Socotra Airport Mori SCT OYSQ Medium airport 146 ft
Taiz International Airport Taiz TAI OYTZ Medium airport 4,838 ft
Al Anad Air Base (no scheduled flights) Al Anad — OY74 Medium airport 900 ft
Ataq Airport (no scheduled flights) Ataq AXK OYAT Medium airport 3,735 ft
Hodeida International Airport (no scheduled flights) Hodeida — OYHD Medium airport 41 ft
Abs Airport (no scheduled flights) Abs EAB OYAB Small airport 651 ft
Al Ain Airport Ain District, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen (no scheduled flights) Ain District WDA WDA Small airport —
Al-Bayda Airport (no scheduled flights) Al-Bayda BYD OYBI Small airport 6,120 ft
Al-Bough Airport (no scheduled flights) Al-Bough BUK OYBQ Small airport 3,800 ft
Ar Rawdah Airport (no scheduled flights) Ar Rawdah RXA YE-0005 Small airport 2,730 ft
Beihan Airport (no scheduled flights) Beihan BHN OYBN Small airport 3,800 ft
Dathina Airport (no scheduled flights) Dathina DAH DAH Small airport -2 ft
Kamaran Airport (no scheduled flights) Kamaran KAM OYKM Small airport 51 ft
Marib Airport (no scheduled flights) Marib MYN OYMB Small airport 3,300 ft
Mukeiras Airport (no scheduled flights) Mukayras UKR OYMS Small airport 7,080 ft
Sadah Airport (no scheduled flights) Sa'dah SYE OYSH Small airport 5,938 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Yemen has 43 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #115 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 4 large airports, 6 medium-sized airports and 7 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 33 are small airstrips, heliports (6) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Yemen

The main international gateways are Aden International Airport (ADE) in Aden, Riyan International Airport (RIY) in Mukalla(Riyan), Sanaa International Airport (SAH) in Sanaa and Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF) in Seiyun. The capital, Sanaa, is served by Sanaa International Airport (SAH).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 7 cities across Yemen, with 6 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY) in Al Ghaydah, the southernmost Socotra Airport (SCT) in Mori. The highest airport is Sanaa International Airport (SAH) at 7,216 ft (2,199 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

Among its neighbours, Saudi Arabia (40 large/medium airports) and Oman (9 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Yemen.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Yemen?

Yemen has 43 airports and airfields, including 4 large and 6 medium-sized airports; 7 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Sanaa, is served by Sanaa International Airport (SAH).

What are the main international airports in Yemen?

Aden International Airport (ADE), Aden, Riyan International Airport (RIY), Mukalla(Riyan), Sanaa International Airport (SAH), Sanaa and Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF), Seiyun.

Which airport serves Sanaa?

Sanaa International Airport — IATA code SAH.

What is the highest airport in Yemen?

Sanaa International Airport at 7,216 ft (2,199 m) above sea level.