Major city · Yemen
Adenعدن
Check your own government's travel advice before reading further: Aden is a port city in a conflict zone, and this page gives only general background.
Aden is a port city on the Gulf of Aden and the seat of the internationally recognised government. It has a long history as a trading harbour. Security, electricity and other services remain unreliable.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- YER
- Best months
- Not applicable: check government advice
- avoid Not applicable: check government advice
- Airport
- ADE
- Nights
- Not advised
Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Yemen before …
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Yemen ↗Check your own government travel advice for Yemen before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Yemen ↗No independent tourist entry route is documented here.
- Yemen ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Yemen before you rely on it.
What is in this basic guide5 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
- Forecast and monthly weather
- Where to sleep1 area
- Getting around
- What to watch out for3 notes
- Airports1 airport
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aden, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars and Saudi riyals in cash carry most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Yemen-wide
- SafetycheckMost governments advise against all travel to Yemen, including Aden; check your own government's current advice and do not rely on this page.
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckADE Aden International (Flights are limited; check current status).
- Getting aroundNo practical guidance is given here.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ADE Aden International (Flights are limited; check current status)
Weather and climate
Aden: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
1 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
1 rd
Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No practical guidance is given here. Conditions change quickly.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Not applicable
No accommodation advice is given for this destination.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Watch out
Safety
- Check your own government's travel advice: most advise against all travel to Yemen.
- Armed groups, explosive devices and kidnapping are documented risks.
- Power cuts and extreme heat are common.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aden. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Not applicable: check government advice · avoid Not applicable: check government advice
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- 3 things to watch out for
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Aden
- secondaryWikipedia — Aden