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Getting Around - Internal Travel |
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Air
Yemen Airways (IY) runs services between Sana’a,
Ta’izz and Hodeida. There are also flights from Aden. It is
wise to double check flight reservations and times before departure.
Departure tax : There is no departure tax.
Road
There are approximately 5,000 kilometres (3125 miles) of asphalt
roads and 20,000 kilometres (12,500 miles) of feeder
roads. Road conditions and driving standards are
fairly poor and many roads are in a state of disrepair, with mountain
roads predominantly hazardous.
The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Urban Planning is now
supervising a redevelopment and reconstruction
plan for the road network in Yemen. Within Sana’a and from
Ta’izz to Mokha, the roads are dependable.
It takes between 3 to 5 hours to drive from Aden
to Ta’izz. A road links Aden and Sana’a, otherwise the
road network is generally limited to desert tracks. It is advised
to use 4 wheel drive vehicles and a guide. There is a road from
Aden to Mukalla of 500 kilometres (310 miles).
The traffic in Yemen drives on the right.
Bus
There are regular intercity bus services. The General
Authority of Tourism (please see Addresses - Contacts section) runs
land cruisers and tourist coaches to all towns.
Taxi
The taxis in Yemen are recognisable by yellow licence
plates. Taxi sharing is the cheapest way of transport between cities.
There are minimum charges within main cities, however, fares should
be negotiated beforehand for intercity journeys.
Car
hire
Car hire is available in main towns and 4 wheel
drives are recommended. Chauffeur driven cars are also accessible.
Documentation
An International Driving Permit is necessary. A
temporary licence valid for 3 months is available from local authorities
on presentation of a valid national licence.
Note
The following are approximate travel times from Sana’a to
other major cities and towns in the Republic of Yemen |
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It takes 45 minutes to get to Ta’izz by air
It takes 3 hours 30 minutes to get to Ta’izz by road
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takes 40 minutes to get to Hodeida by air
It takes 3 hours to get to Hodeida by road
It takes 45 minutes to get to Aden by air
It takes 4 hours 30 minutes to get to Aden by road |
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Sea
Local ferries connect local ports, for further
details please contact port authorities. |
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