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Flights to Socotra from Jeddah

Direct flights to Socotra currently operate from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with Yemenia Airways on Tuesdays and Thursdays. As an Authorized Yemenia Airways Sales Agent, we can book your flights together with your expedition.

Direct flights from Jeddah to Socotra

Yemenia Airways currently operates direct flights from Jeddah to Socotra twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday. For most international travelers, Jeddah is the gateway to the island.

Flight days and times are set by the airline and can change, so we confirm the current schedule with you at the time of booking.

Book your Socotra flights through us

Visit Socotra is managed by NSQ Events LTD. Company, an Authorized Yemenia Airways Sales Agent. We can book your flights to and from Socotra and match them to your expedition dates, so your arrival and departure fit the itinerary.

Fares depend on availability at the time of booking, so we do not publish a fixed fare. Send us your preferred dates and we will check what is available.

Are flights included in the tour price?

No. Flights are priced separately from the expedition. The expedition price covers your time on the island, including local 4x4 transport, guides, meals and camping. See how much a Socotra trip costs for the full budget.

Getting to Jeddah

Jeddah is served by international flights from many cities. Plan your connection so you have enough time before the Socotra flight, and check the Saudi entry or transit requirements that apply to your passport.

Flight days and expedition dates

Our group expeditions start on the same days as the Jeddah flights. You can see the dates open for booking, with current prices, on the 8-day Socotra tour page.

Planning a private trip? Its length and itinerary are built around flight availability. Request a private Socotra tour.

Arriving in Socotra

Flights land at Socotra Airport, outside Hadibo, the island's main town. The first day of the expedition is your arrival day.

Before you travel, check whether you need a visa: the fee is USD 249 per traveler where required. Read our Socotra visa guide.

Flights

Socotra flight questions

Are there direct flights to Socotra?

Yes. Yemenia Airways currently operates direct flights from Jeddah to Socotra on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Schedules are set by the airline and can change.

How much does a flight to Socotra cost?

Fares depend on availability at the time of booking, so there is no fixed price. Share your dates with us and we will check current availability.

Can you book my flights?

Yes. As an Authorized Yemenia Airways Sales Agent, we can book your flights to and from Socotra.

Are flights included in the expedition price?

No. Flights are booked and priced separately from the expedition.

Plan your trip

Book your flights with your expedition

Choose your expedition date, then tell us when you want to fly. We will check flight availability and confirm the details with you.