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+16°CClear night · sunrise 05:51 AMupdated 05:17 AM

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Keren≈ 4 hr 5 min

Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.

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Latest information about regional risks including the Yemen-Saudi border and threats from the Houthis (see 'Regional tensions' on ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Yemen due to risk of terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines . Advisory summary U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

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Sanaa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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