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Riyan International Airport

Mukalla(Riyan), Yemen

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Riyan International Airport

Mukalla(Riyan), Yemen
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Yemen's eastern gateway serving the Hadhramaut coastal region.

Location
Mukalla, Yemen
Riyan International Airport (IATA: RIY, ICAO: OYRN) is located near Mukalla, the capital of Hadhramaut Governorate in southeastern Yemen. It serves as the primary air access point for the region, handling both domestic and limited international traffic. The airport has faced significant operational disruptions due to the ongoing Yemeni civil conflict that began in 2015, which has severely affected aviation infrastructure and scheduled services throughout the country. Despite these challenges, it has periodically handled humanitarian and relief flights in addition to commercial operations. The facility is situated in the Riyan area, a short distance from the city of Mukalla along the Arabian Sea coast, and serves a strategically important region known for its oil industry and historical significance.
Terminals
The airport has a modest single terminal facility designed to handle regional passenger volumes typical of secondary Yemeni cities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Mukalla city center is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles, as no formal public transit system operates the route.
Airlines here
Yemenia (Yemen Airways) has historically been the primary carrier operating routes through Riyan International Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 13 kilometers from central Mukalla along the Arabian Sea coast.
  • ›Serves Hadhramaut Governorate, one of Yemen's largest and most oil-rich regions.
  • ›Operations have been severely disrupted by the Yemeni civil war since 2015.
  • ›Has been used for humanitarian and relief flight operations during the conflict.
  • ›The airport's ICAO code OYRN reflects Yemen's 'OY' country prefix.
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Gateway to Hadhramaut's ancient coast and storied hinterland

Riyan International Airport, also known as Mukalla-Riyan Airport, serves the port city of Mukalla in Yemen's Hadhramaut Governorate, one of the country's largest and most historically significant regions. Located approximately 15 kilometres from Mukalla city centre, the airport has long functioned as the primary air gateway to eastern Yemen, connecting the region to Aden, Sana'a, and select international destinations. Its role has been severely disrupted by the ongoing Yemeni conflict, though it has periodically handled humanitarian and limited commercial flights.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling both domestic and limited international arrivals and departures.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for transfer to Mukalla city centre
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators
  • Shared minibuses connecting the airport road to Mukalla
Nearby Hotels
  • Hadramout Hotel Mukalla
  • Saba Hotel Mukalla
  • Al Bustan Hotel Mukalla
Dining

Food and beverage options inside the airport are extremely limited and may vary depending on operational status at any given time. Mukalla city offers traditional Yemeni and Hadhrami cuisine, including the region's famed salta and grilled fish dishes, at local restaurants near the waterfront. Travellers are advised to carry provisions when transiting through the airport given its basic facilities.

Traveller Tips
  • Check flight status carefully in advance as schedules are subject to frequent disruption due to the ongoing conflict situation in Yemen.
  • Carry sufficient local currency (Yemeni rial) as banking and exchange services at the airport are unreliable.
  • Confirm ground transport arrangements before arrival as taxi availability may be inconsistent.
  • Consult your government's travel advisory for Yemen before planning any trip to or through Mukalla.

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Route map (9 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

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Routes

RIY → SAHFO · CR7
RIY → SCTFO · CR7
RIY → SHJFO · CR7
RIY → ADEFO · CR7
RIY → DXBIY · 310
RIY → JEDIY · 330
RIY → ADEIY · CR2
RIY → AUHIY · 310
RIY → CAIIY · 320
RIY → KWIIY · 320
RIY → SAHIY · 320 310
RIY → SCTIY · 320
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Riyan International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Riyan International Airport, also known as the Riyan Mukalla International Airport, is an international airport in Mukalla, Yemen. It is not to be confused with the former RAF Riyan, which was located closer to Mukalla.

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