Old City of Sanaa
A UNESCO World Heritage old town of multi-storey mudbrick tower houses with white decorative trim.
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Airport · Sanaa, Yemen
Sanaa International Airport SAH
12 km from central Sanaa. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 12 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- SAH · OYSN
About the airport
Sanaa International Airport is the main airport serving Sanaa. It handles domestic flights, with some international routes; services and schedules can change, so it’s worth confirming your flight before travelling. Given Yemen’s situation, flights are especially subject to change.
Terminals
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, with shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes; services and schedules can change, so it’s worth confirming your flight before travelling.
Services
A shuttle or public bus connects the airport with the centre of Sanaa, timed around flights. Taxis wait outside the terminal; agree the fare before getting in, as most are not metered.
Getting to the city
Bus
A shuttle or public bus connects the airport with the centre of Sanaa, timed around flights.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal; agree the fare before getting in, as most are not metered.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, with shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes; services and schedules can change, so it's worth confirming your flight before travelling. Given Yemen's situation, flights are especially subject to change.
Sanaa
Things to do in Sanaa
Sanaa, Yemen's capital, is known for its Old City of distinctive tower houses decorated with white gypsum.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Sanaa?
Sanaa International Airport airport is about 12 km from central Sanaa.
How do I get from the airport to central Sanaa?
From Sanaa International Airport airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Sanaa International Airport airport have?
Sanaa International Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Sanaa?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Sanaa International Airport: The New Arab Staff, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Old City of Sanaa: Rod Waddington, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons