Overview
With weekly flights operated by Yemenia Airways, travelers can reach Socotra directly from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The service runs once a week every Tuesday, the schedule that provides a full 8‑day stay on the island. This gives visitors ample time to explore Socotra.
Flight Schedule : Jeddah – Socotra – Jeddah
- Outbound (Tuesday): Jeddah → Socotra, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Return (Tuesday): Socotra → Jeddah, 2:45 PM – 7:10 PM
• 45‑minute transit stop in Mukalla (no disembarkation, no immigration).
• Aircraft: Airbus A320, standard commercial airplane.
Booking, Visa & Cost
- Flights cannot be booked online.
- Reservations are managed directly through Yemenia Airways, coordinated with Socotra Time Tours booking.
- After you complete your tour reservation we’ll reserve your seat with Yemenia Airways, issue your ticket, and email your written confirmation—saving you time and ensuring your happy flight.
- Roundtrip fare: USD 950 per person.
- Visa cost USD 160 per person.
- Limited weekly capacity — early booking is strongly advised.
Transit in Jeddah
Departure from Terminal N (North Terminal), King Abdulaziz International Airport.
• Hand luggage only•
- Direct air-side bus transfer from Main Terminal → Terminal N.
- No immigration or Saudi visa required.
•Checked luggage•
- Requires Saudi entry.
- Visa on arrival: SAR 400, or apply online in advance ( visa.visitsaudi.com ).
- Immigration → taxi transfer (~22 min, SAR 76 approximately).
- Allow at least 1 hour for connection.
Drone Regulations
- Drones must be declared at Jeddah International Terminal.
- Temporarily held, then collected at Terminal N before boarding.
- Notify your tour operator in advance if traveling with a drone.
- Drone permit for Socotra cost USD 100 per drone.
For further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us
