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Sanaa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Sanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen.

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Now in the citySanaa+17°CClear night · sunrise 05:59 AMupdated 06:53 PM
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Places on the map19
Exchange rateYER 236.19per 1 $YER — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map19

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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
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Do not travel in Yemen due to risk of terrorism , unrest , crime , health risks , kidnapping , and  landmines . Do not travel to Yemen for any reason, including the island of Socotra. The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended its operations in February 2015. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Yemen due to the safety risks.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Sanaa International Airport SAH14 km from the centre
Taiz International Airport TAI185 km from the centre
Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport GIZ244 km from the centre

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