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Aden International Airport

Aden, Yemen

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Aden International Airport

Aden, Yemen
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Yemen's principal gateway on the Gulf of Aden.

Opened
1926
Location
Aden, Yemen
Aden International Airport (IATA: ADE, ICAO: OYAA) is the main commercial airport serving Aden, Yemen's second-largest city and a major port on the Gulf of Aden. The airport has historically served as an important regional hub in the Arabian Peninsula, handling both domestic and international traffic. Operations at the airport have been severely disrupted since the outbreak of the Yemeni Civil War in 2015, with infrastructure damage, intermittent closures, and security concerns significantly limiting flight activity. Despite these challenges, limited international and domestic services have resumed at various points during the conflict. The airport gained tragic international attention in December 2020 when a missile and rocket attack struck the airfield shortly after a plane carrying newly formed Yemeni government cabinet members landed, killing and injuring dozens of people.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal that has suffered damage during the Yemeni Civil War and operates with limited capacity.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Aden city center is primarily via road by taxi or private vehicle, as no formal rail or bus rapid transit link exists.
Airlines here
Yemenia Airways is the primary carrier operating at Aden, with limited service also provided by other regional airlines during periods of relative stability.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport was attacked by missiles and rockets in December 2020, killing at least 26 people shortly after a government delegation landed.
  • ›It served as an RAF base during the British colonial period when Aden was a Crown Colony.
  • ›The airport has experienced repeated closures and damage due to the ongoing Yemeni Civil War that began in 2015.
  • ›Aden was once one of the busiest refueling stops in the world due to its strategic location along major shipping routes.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level near the coast.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Yemen's historic port city on the Arabian Sea

Aden International Airport, formerly known as Khormaksar Airport, is situated in the Khormaksar district of Aden, Yemen's main port city. Originally developed during British colonial rule, the airport has served as the primary aviation hub for southern Yemen for decades. Its strategic location near the Gulf of Aden makes it a significant transit point in the region, though operations have been severely affected by the ongoing Yemeni conflict since 2015.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — Single passenger terminal handling all domestic and limited international flights, with basic facilities reflecting the airport's constrained operational environment.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for city transfers
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators
  • Minibuses serving routes into central Aden
Nearby Hotels
  • Aden Hotel
  • Gold Mohur Hotel
  • Mercure Aden (historical)
Dining

Food and beverage options inside the airport are extremely limited, reflecting the facility's reduced operational capacity. Travellers are advised to make arrangements before arriving at the airport, as reliable catering services cannot be guaranteed.

Traveller Tips
  • Check flight status carefully as schedules are highly irregular due to the ongoing conflict situation.
  • Carry sufficient local currency as banking and ATM services at the airport are unreliable.
  • Confirm all security and entry requirements with your airline or embassy well in advance of travel.
  • Arrive early as ground procedures and security checks can be unpredictable and time-consuming.

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Route map (18 destinations)

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Routes

ADE → AHBFO · CR7
ADE → DMMFO · CR7
ADE → MGQFO · CR7
ADE → SAHFO · CR7
ADE → GXFFO · CR7
ADE → RIYFO · CR7
ADE → SHJFO · CR7
ADE → AMMIY · 310
ADE → CAIIY · 320
ADE → DMMIY · CR7
ADE → DOHIY · 320
ADE → RUHIY · 310
ADE → SAHIY · 320 CR2 310
ADE → AUHIY · 320
ADE → BOMIY · 320
ADE → DXBIY · 310 320
ADE → JEDIY · 320 330
ADE → AMMRJ · 320 E95 E75
ADE → JEDSV · 320
ADE → ISTTK · 738
ADE → ASMUE · 320
ADE → DXBUE · 320
ADE → BBOXU · EM2
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Aden International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Aden International Airport is an international airport in Aden, Yemen and the oldest airport in the Arabian Peninsula. Prior to its use as a civil air facility, the aerodrome was known as RAF Khormaksar, which opened in 1917 and closed as an RAF station in 1967. In the 1970s and 1980s it was both a civilian airport and a Soviet Naval Aviation base. It continues to be used for military purposes by the Yemeni Air Force.

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