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title: "Aden, Yemen"
description: "Yemen · airport ADE"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/aden"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen

Yemen · airport ADE

## On the ground

- Safety: Avoid all travel
- Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER). 100 USD = 23610 YER
- Phone code: +967
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Yemen](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Yemen)

## Brief

- Local dishes and drinks to try include **saltah** (a spiced stew), **fahsa** (slow-cooked meat), **bint al-sahn** (honeyed bread), and sweet **Adeni tea**.

## Safety and health

- **Do not travel to Aden.** The city is exposed to active armed conflict, missile and drone attacks, and rapidly changing front lines. Medical evacuation and consular assistance may be severely limited. ([aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/has-yemen-returned-to-full-scale-war) | [arabnews.com](https://www.arabnews.com/middle-east/houthis-strike-aden-airport-as-number-of-people-displaced-by-latest-yemen-fighting-tops-200000-3005104))
- **Malaria risk has increased**, including in areas previously considered lower risk. Seek destination-specific medical advice about preventive medication, and use mosquito repellent, long clothing, and screened or air-conditioned accommodation. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/malaria-yemen))
- **Paratyphoid fever cases have been reported in returning travellers.** Use bottled or treated water, eat food that is thoroughly cooked and served hot, and maintain careful hand hygiene. Avoid tap water; healthcare facilities are seriously underdeveloped. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/paratyphoid-fever-yemen) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Yemen))
- Other locally relevant exposure risks include dengue, leishmaniasis, Zika, Rift Valley fever, MERS, and rabies. Avoid insect bites, contact with livestock or stray animals, sick people, and camels; seek urgent medical care after any animal bite. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/yemen) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Yemen))

## Recent News

- **7 October 2026:** Houthi forces attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones. A missile landed near the runway shortly before a Cairo flight was due to land, flights were diverted or disrupted, and aircraft and passengers were moved to safer locations. ([arabnews.com](https://www.arabnews.com/middle-east/houthis-strike-aden-airport-as-number-of-people-displaced-by-latest-yemen-fighting-tops-200000-3005104) | [aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/yemens-houthis-attack-aden-airport-saudi-forces-down-missile-near-riyadh) | [nbcnews.com](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/iran-backed-houthis-claim-new-attacks-saudi-arabia-yemens-aden-airport-rcna602020))
- **10 October 2026:** The UN Special Envoy said Yemen had effectively returned to “full-scale war” as government forces and Houthi forces continued fighting across several fronts. Aden remains a major government-held hub and may face further attacks or access restrictions. ([aljazeera.com](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/has-yemen-returned-to-full-scale-war))
- **As of 7 October 2026:** More than **201,000 people** had reportedly been displaced since the latest escalation began, increasing pressure on accommodation, water, food, and other services in and around Aden. ([arabnews.com](https://www.arabnews.com/middle-east/houthis-strike-aden-airport-as-number-of-people-displaced-by-latest-yemen-fighting-tops-200000-3005104) | [dw.com](https://www.dw.com/en/yemens-houthis-claim-strikes-on-saudi-riyadh-airports/a-79571321))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Aden is March to April and October, when conditions are hot and generally dry, though coastal humidity and midday heat can be demanding. May and September are workable with sightseeing planned for mornings or evenings, while June to August are best avoided because of oppressive heat, humidity and the highest dengue risk.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 25 | 5 | 9 |
| February | OK | 25 | 3 | 9 |
| March | Great | 26 | 8 | 9 |
| April | Great | 29 | 0 | 10 |
| May | OK | 31 | -1 | 11 |
| June | Avoid | 33 | 0 | 12 |
| July | Avoid | 34 | 2 | 12 |
| August | Avoid | 33 | 4 | 12 |
| September | OK | 32 | 5 | 11 |
| October | Great | 30 | 3 | 10 |
| November | OK | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| December | OK | 25 | 5 | 9 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is warm and generally dry in Aden, around 25°C. Coastal humidity is noticeable, while outdoor sightseeing is practical outside the strongest midday heat.
- **February (OK):** February is warm and mostly dry, around 26°C. Humid coastal air accompanies daytime sightseeing, with limited rain affecting outdoor plans.
- **March (Great):** March is hot and generally dry, around 28°C. Aden suits outdoor exploring, although coastal humidity makes the middle of the day demanding.
- **April (Great):** April is hot and usually dry, around 30°C. Coastal humidity is present, and mornings or late afternoons are suitable for visiting outdoor sights.
- **May (OK):** May is very hot and humid, around 32°C. Plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings or evenings, with intense midday heat limiting extended walks.
- **June (Avoid):** June is intensely hot, around 32°C, with highs often above 37°C. Limited seasonal rain can leave standing water, bringing the year's highest dengue risk.
- **July (Avoid):** July is oppressive and humid on Aden's coast, around 34°C, with limited summer rain. Rain-fed standing water brings the year's highest dengue risk.
- **August (Avoid):** August is oppressive and humid, around 34°C, with occasional summer rain. Standing water from seasonal rain brings the year's highest dengue risk.
- **September (OK):** September is hot and humid, around 33°C, with limited rain on the southern coast. Outdoor visits are most manageable during morning and evening hours.
- **October (Great):** October is hot and generally dry, around 31°C. Aden is suitable for outdoor sightseeing, with coastal humidity and strong midday heat.
- **November (OK):** November is warm and generally dry on the coast, around 29°C. Outdoor sightseeing works well during morning and late-afternoon hours.
- **December (OK):** December is warm and mostly dry, around 26°C. Aden offers practical conditions for outdoor sightseeing, with humid coastal air during the day.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 33 | 26 | 4% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 32 | 26 | 12% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 32 | 25 | 2% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 33 | 23 | 1% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 33 | 24 | 1% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 32 | 25 | 4% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 32 | 24 | 7% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Horn of Africa combined Tour: Somalia - Somaliland - Djibouti](https://www.viator.com/tours/Yemen/Horn-of-Africa-Multi-Country-Tours/d21755-290927P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 3200 USD · 168–168 HOUR
- [Explore Socotra Island |8 Days | PrivateTour(Oct 2026 – May 2027)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Yemen/Socotra-Tour-Package-8-Days-Oct-2022-May-2023/d21755-368755P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 999 USD · 192–192 HOUR
- [Private Safari tour and Wadi in 4x4 with a local guide](https://www.viator.com/tours/Muscat/Safari-tour-and-Wadi-with-a-local-guide/d4389-5503122P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 594.69 USD · 9–9 HOUR
- [7 Day Private Tour of Socotra Island - Adventure of a Lifetime](https://www.viator.com/tours/Yemen/A-7-Day-off-the-beaten-path-tour-on-the-island-of-Socotra/d21755-455906P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 2950 USD · 192–192 HOUR
- [8 Day Socotra Island Expedition with Jeep Ride](https://www.viator.com/tours/Yemen/8-Day-Socotra-Expedition-Dragon-Trees-Dunes-and-Desert-Beaches/d21755-5576282P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 3750 USD · 192–192 HOUR

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