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How to Get to Socotra: A Complete Travel Guide
Plan your journey to Socotra — coordinate flights with your expedition dates, prepare the required travel documents and understand what happens when you arrive
October 5, 2026
Start with your expedition dates
Getting to Socotra begins with coordinating your flights and expedition dates
Our small-group expedition lasts 8 days and 7 nights, combining nature, hiking and camping — check the programme and available departures before arranging your journey
Getting to Jeddah
Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia, is the gateway for the direct flight to Socotra. It is served by international flights from many cities, so most travelers fly to Jeddah first and connect there
The direct flight to Socotra
Yemenia Airways currently operates direct flights from Jeddah to Socotra on Tuesdays and Thursdays
We are an authorised Yemenia Airways sales agent and can book your flights to match your expedition dates. Fares depend on availability at the time of booking, and flights are paid separately from the expedition price
Flight schedules, fares and seat availability can change — confirm the details before purchasing either your Socotra flight or connecting tickets. For flight days and booking, see our guide to flights to Socotra from Jeddah
Allow for connections
If your journey involves connecting flights, allow enough time for transfers and any required check-in procedures
Check whether your tickets are on separate bookings, whether baggage must be collected and checked in again, and whether an overnight stay is needed
Confirm entry or transit requirements with the relevant authorities and airline — do not assume that remaining inside an airport automatically removes visa requirements
Travel documents and visa
You will need a valid passport and any visas required for your nationality and route
The Socotra visa fee is USD 200 per traveler where a visa is required, separate from the expedition price. In our bookings, passport holders of the GCC countries and Yemen do not need it
Our team will explain the documents needed for the Socotra visa process where applicable — submit the requested information early and confirm the arrangements before travelling. Read the Socotra visa guide for the full process
Arriving in Socotra
Airport transfers are included in our expedition programme — our team coordinates your arrival and onward transfer according to the confirmed arrangements
From there, the journey brings together island travel, guided walks and nights at camp
Our team prepares the tents and bedding, while a kitchen team travels with a fully equipped kitchen in a dedicated vehicle — learn more about camping in Socotra
Before you leave
Confirm your flights, expedition booking and travel documents
Check baggage allowances with the airline, including the rules for power banks and any specialist equipment you plan to carry
Keep your booking details and our team’s contact information accessible during the journey
Plan the full trip
Read our Socotra trip cost guide to understand the expedition price and additional expenses
Then explore the 8-day expedition and booking options to choose your departure and coordinate your journey with our team
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