Getting there & away
The national carrier Yemenia(253969; fax 252528; Queen Arwa Rd) has flights to Al-Mukalla (US$70), San’a (US$65) and Suqutra (US$50). Quotes are for one-way fares; for return fares, double the cost.
Buses and shared taxis leave from terminals in Sheikh Othman. As is normal, the private bus companies offer the best service and their offices can be found around the main long-distance taxi stand. Sample fares and times include Al-Hudayda (YR1500, seven hours), Al-Mukalla (YR2000, 12 hours, one daily), San’a (YR1400, seven hours, five daily) and Ta’izz (YR600, two hours, two daily).
Shared taxis go to Al-Hudayda (YR1400, six hours, 20 daily), Al-Mukalla (YR1800, 12 hours, five daily), San’a (YR1400, 7½ hours, three daily) and Ta’izz (YR700, two hours, around 50 daily).
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