Major city · Yemen
Al Hudaydaالحديدة
Skip unless you have a specific reason to visit Yemen's Red Sea port: half a day for the castle and corniche, then move on.
Al Hudayda is Yemen's principal Red Sea port, 225 km from Sana'a and Ta'izz. Tourism is minimal; facilities are basic. The main sight is the 16th-century castle by the corniche. Most travellers pass through on the way to Zabid or the coast. One night is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- YER
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid May–Sep (extreme heat, up to 37°C (99°F))avoid May–Sep (extreme heat, up to 99°F (37°C))
- Airport
- HOD
- Nights
- 1
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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
Emergency numbers for Al Hudayda194 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Al Hudayda, 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
- SafetyYemen is under active conflict.
- Emergency numbers194 police · 191 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHOD Hodeidah International Airport (Flights from Sana'a, about 30 min; check current status).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the main option; negotiate the fare before getting in.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within citynegotiate firstYER 1,000–3,000
- Budget bedCity centre hotel, a night, per roomYER 10,000
- Mid-range bedHodeidah Land Resort villa, a night, per roomYER 50,000
- High-end bedHodeidah Land Resort villa, a night, per roomYER 80,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget YER 20,000 · Mid YER 35,000 · High YER 60,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- HOD Hodeidah International Airport (Flights from Sana'a, about 30 min; check current status)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Apr (3 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Al Hudayda: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
1 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°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)
1 rd
Oct
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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
Taxis are the main option; negotiate the fare before getting in. The corniche and castle are walkable from the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zabid
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or private car, about 1 h
Historic town with the Great Mosque of Al Asha'ir and the first Islamic university in Yemen.
Al Shifra spa
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or private car, about 1 h east
Warm mineral springs; check access and conditions locally.
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.
Hodeidah Land Resort area
Off Sana'a St, just outside town; villas with private pools, wireless internet. The only reliable option.
City centre
Small hotels, poor by international standards; check conditions before booking.
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
Cost per day
- Budget
- YER 15,000–25,000 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- YER 25,000–50,000 excl. bed (check)
- High
- YER 50,000+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Hodeidah Land Resort villa1 × 1 night × YER 50,000 | YER 50,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × YER 35,000 | YER 70,000 |
| Taxi from airport to resort1 × YER 5,000 · check | YER 5,000 |
| Taxi to Zabid return1 × YER 15,000 · check | YER 15,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | YER 21,000 |
| Trip total≈ YER 80,500 per person per day, bed included | YER 161,000 |
2026 estimate in Yemeni rials; flights excluded. Prices are check.
Prices of common things
| Taxi ride within citynegotiate first | YER 1,000–3,000 |
| Meal at a local restaurantcheck | YER 2,000–5,000 |
| Bottle of watercheck | YER 200–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your government's travel advice for Yemen before planning any trip.
- Extreme heat from May to September; carry water and sun protection.
- Facilities for visitors are very limited; bring cash (YER, USD or SAR).
- Road from Sana'a is in poor condition.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 194
- Fire and ambulance
- 191
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Al Hudaydaالحديدة
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police194
- Fire and ambulance191
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport to city centre: about YER 3,000–5,000 by taxi (check)
- Taxi to Zabid: about YER 10,000–15,000 one way (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم؟ — How much? (kam?)
- نعم / لا — Yes / No (na'am / la)
- من فضلك — Please (min fadlik)
Arabic is the main language; English is not widely spoken.
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 Al Hudayda. 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: Oct–Apr · avoid May–Sep (extreme heat, up to 37°C)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Al Hudayda Castle, Zabid and Al Shifra with verified hours and access.
- Eat pages with last orders and safety notes.
- Transport fixtures for Hodeidah International Airport and road connections.
Sources
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