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Country Guide > Middle East > Yemen | |
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Travel - Internal Air Yemen Airways (IY) operates services between Sana’a, Ta’izz and Hodeida. There are also flights from Aden. It is advisable to double-check flight reservations and times before departure. Departure tax: None. Sea Local ferries connect local ports. For details, contact port authorities. Road There are approximately 5000km (3125 miles) of asphalt roads and 20,000km (12,500 miles) of feeder roads. Road conditions and driving standards are quite poor and many roads are in a state of disrepair, with mountain roads particularly hazardous. The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Urban Planning is now supervising a redevelopment and reconstruction plan for Yemen’s road network. Within Sana’a and from Ta’izz to Mokha, the roads are reliable. From Aden to Ta’izz is three to five hours’ driving time. A road links Aden and Sana’a, otherwise the road network is mainly limited to desert tracks. Use of 4-wheel-drive vehicles and a guide is recommended. There is a road from Aden to Mukalla of 500km (310 miles). Traffic drives on the right. Bus: There are regular intercity bus services. The General Authority of Tourism (see Contact Addresses section) runs landcruisers and tourist coaches to all towns. Taxi: Recognisable by yellow licence plates. Taxi-sharing is the cheapest transport between cities. There are minimum charges within main cities but fares should be negotiated beforehand for intercity journeys. Car hire: Available in main towns; 4-wheel drive is recommended. Chauffeur-driven cars are also available. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. A temporary licence valid for three months is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid national licence. TRAVEL TIMES The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Sana’a to other major cities/towns in the Republic of Yemen.
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