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Taiz International Airport

Taiz, Yemen

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Taiz International Airport

Taiz, Yemen

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Yemen's third-largest city gateway in the southwest highlands.

Location

Taiz, Yemen

Taiz International Airport (IATA: TAI, ICAO: OYTZ) serves the city of Taiz, Yemen's third-largest urban center, located in the southwestern highlands of the country. The airport provides an important air link for the Taiz governorate, which has historically been one of Yemen's most populous and economically significant regions. Since the outbreak of the Yemeni Civil War in 2015, Taiz International Airport has been closed to commercial operations due to the ongoing conflict. The city of Taiz became one of the most heavily contested areas in the war, with fighting rendering the airport non-functional for civilian use for an extended period. Prior to the conflict, the airport handled regional and domestic routes, connecting Taiz to other Yemeni cities and select international destinations. Resumption of regular operations has remained dependent on the broader security situation in Yemen.

Terminals

The airport has a single modest terminal building designed to handle regional passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to the city center of Taiz is primarily by road via private taxis and minibuses.

Airlines here

Before the civil war, Yemenia (Yemen Airways) operated flights to and from Taiz as part of its domestic and regional network.

Notable facts

›The airport has been closed to commercial traffic since the start of the Yemeni Civil War in 2015.
›Taiz is located in the southwestern highlands of Yemen at an elevation that affects airport operations.
›The city of Taiz was one of the most besieged urban areas during the Yemeni conflict.
›Prior to closure, the airport served both domestic Yemeni routes and limited international destinations.
›Reopening of the airport has been a recurring topic in Yemeni peace negotiations.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to Yemen's cultural heartland amid mountain highland splendor

Taiz International Airport serves the city of Taiz, historically one of Yemen's most culturally rich and economically significant urban centers. Situated in the southwestern highlands of Yemen, the airport has long functioned as a vital link for the region before conflict severely disrupted operations in recent years. Its role as a regional hub reflects Taiz's importance as a commercial and cultural crossroads in the country.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single terminal handling both domestic and limited international flights with basic passenger facilities.

Ground Transport

Shared taxis available outside the terminal
Private hire taxis to Taiz city center
Minibus services to central Taiz

Nearby Hotels

Saba Hotel Taiz
Inat Hotel
Al-Janad Hotel

Dining

Dining options within the airport are minimal, limited to small cafeterias offering basic Yemeni fare and beverages. The city of Taiz itself, when accessible, offers traditional Yemeni cuisine including saltah, mandi, and freshly baked lahoh at local restaurants and markets.

Traveller Tips

Check current operational status before travel as the airport has faced closures and disruptions due to ongoing conflict.
Carry local currency (Yemeni Rial) as card payment infrastructure is unreliable.
Confirm flight schedules directly with your airline as services are subject to frequent changes.
Allow extra time for security and check-in procedures given the heightened security environment.

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Route map (6 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Airlines Of Tasmania

Yemenia

Routes

TAI → JIBFO · CR7

TAI → DMMFO · CR7

TAI → SAHFO · CR7

TAI → SAHIY · 320

TAI → CAIIY · 320

TAI → JEDIY · 320

TAI → RUHIY · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3204 routes Canadair Regional Jet 7003 routes

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