Why go
- Temporary capital of Yemen.
- Served by Aden International Airport (ADE).
History
Aden is an ancient port city in the southern part of the Arabian peninsula, on the north coast of the Gulf of Aden, positioned near the eastern approach to the Red Sea, and has been the de facto capital of Yemen since 2014. It is approximately 170 km (110 mi) east of the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. With its strategic location on the coastline, Aden serves as a gateway between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, making it a crucial maritime hub connecting Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- Yemenia IY (A320, 310, 330, CRJ-700, CRJ-200) · 10 routes: Abu Dhabi, Amman, Cairo, Dammam*, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Mumbai, Riyadh, Sanaa
- Airlines Of Tasmania FO (CRJ-700) · 7 routes: Abha, Dammam, Mogadishu, Mukalla, Sanaa, Sayun Intl, Sharjah
- Nasair UE (A320) · 2 routes: Asmara, Dubai
- Royal Jordanian RJ (A320, Embraer 195, Embraer 175) · 1 route: Amman
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (A320) · 1 route: Jeddah
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aden International Airport (ADE); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ADE has direct flights to 18 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Amman, Dammam, Dubai, Jeddah, Sanaa…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.