Major city · Yemen
Mukalla
Spend 1–2 days in Mukalla: explore the historic core, waterfront and nearby forts; enough for a short stopover.
Mukalla is the largest city in eastern Yemen and a key port for the Hadhramaut region. Its historic peninsula, forts and waterfront are compact, making a 1‑2‑day visit sufficient for most travellers. The city is considered relatively safe compared with other mainland locations.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- YER
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (check)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, check)
- Airport
- RIY
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mukalla112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mukalla, 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
- SafetyMukalla is regarded as one of the safer mainland cities, but travellers should stay updated on security alerts and avoid night travel outside main…
- Emergency numbers112 police · 115 Medical / Ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRIY Riyan Mukalla International Airport (Domestic flights by Yemenia; about 30 km (19 mi) east of the city).RIY Riyan Mukalla International Airport (Domestic flights by Yemenia; about 19 mi (30 km) east of the city).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the main mode; short walks cover the historic core.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféYER 2,000–3,500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre to port)YER 8,000–12,000
- Budget bedBudget hotel (Al Salama Hotel), a night, per roomYER 15,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel (Al Salama Hotel), a night, per roomYER 25,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel (Al Salama Hotel), a night, per roomYER 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget YER 15,000 · Mid YER 30,000 · 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
- RIY Riyan Mukalla International Airport (Domestic flights by Yemenia; about 30 km (19 mi) east of the city)RIY Riyan Mukalla International Airport (Domestic flights by Yemenia; about 19 mi (30 km) east of the city)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Sep
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mukalla: 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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
1 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
0 rd
Aug
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
1 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 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 mode; short walks cover the historic core. Local minibuses connect the port area with outskirts.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hadhramaut Mountains (Husn Ghuraf)
goDoor to door: 2–3 h total
Car or local bus, about 1 h each way
Scenic drive and short hikes
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.
Ramada Al Mukalla
Beach‑front hotel a few km from centre; sea‑view rooms, pool, intermittent internet
Al Salama Hotel
Budget option in the old city
Nesto Hotel
Mid‑range hotel near the city centre
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
- Mid
- YER 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel (Nesto Hotel)1 × 2 nights × YER 45,000 | YER 90,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × YER 30,000 | YER 60,000 |
| Taxi from airport to city centre1 × YER 20,000 | YER 20,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × YER 25,000 | YER 25,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | YER 29,300 |
| Trip total≈ YER 112,200 per person per day, bed included | YER 224,300 |
2026 estimate in Yemeni rials; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | YER 2,000–3,500 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | YER 5,000–10,000 |
| Taxi (city centre to port) | YER 8,000–12,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation can change; follow local advice and government travel warnings
- Beach rocks and sea‑urchins can be hazardous at low tide
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical / Ambulance
- 115
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical / Ambulance115
Embassy
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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 Mukalla. 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–Mar (check) · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, check)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel transport options
- Walking routes in the historic peninsula
- Safety briefings from local contacts
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Mukalla
- officialYemenia – domestic flights
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mukalla, revision 5296979 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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