Cairo, Seiyun and Mukalla Routes, Weekly Schedules and Entry Coordination
Last guide review: June 2026
Flight schedule last verified: June 2026
Booking flights to Yemen is different from arranging travel to most international destinations.
International routes are limited, flight schedules can change, and Yemenia Airways tickets for Mainland Yemen are not normally available through the same public booking systems used by major international airlines.
For international tourists, the flight must also match the confirmed tour itinerary, approved entry airport, Yemen tourist visa where required, security clearances and local arrival arrangements.
This guide explains how tourists book flights to Yemen in 2026, provides the current weekly Yemenia flight schedule between Cairo, Seiyun and Mukalla, and explains what travelers should confirm before purchasing their international connections.
The Short Answer: How Do Tourists Book Flights to Yemen?
Most international tourists traveling to Mainland Yemen use Yemenia Airways.
Yemenia tickets are generally arranged through a Yemenia sales office, an authorized ticketing agent or a licensed local Yemen tour operator.
TourYemen checks flight availability and arranges the Yemenia ticket for guests who have confirmed a private or group Mainland Yemen tour.
The booking process normally includes:
- Confirming the tour dates and itinerary
- Checking the available Yemenia route
- Confirming the correct arrival and departure airports
- Receiving a clear passport copy
- Collecting advance payment for the flight ticket
- Issuing or securing the Yemenia ticket
- Coordinating visa processing where required
- Completing security clearances and local arrangements
- Sending the final ticket and arrival instructions before travel
Travelers should not independently book a flight to a different Yemeni airport or change their travel dates without first consulting TourYemen.
Current Yemenia Flight Schedule: Cairo, Seiyun and Mukalla
The following weekly schedule covers the current Yemenia Airways flights connecting Cairo International Airport with Seiyun Airport and Riyan International Airport in Mukalla.
All departure and arrival times are local.
Cairo to Seiyun Flights
| Travel Day | Flight | Departure | Arrival | Scheduled Duration |
| Saturday | Yemenia Airways IY-607 | Cairo 11:45 | Seiyun 15:05 | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Tuesday | Yemenia Airways IY-607 | Cairo 10:30 | Seiyun 14:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Thursday | Yemenia Airways IY-605 | Cairo 10:30 | Seiyun 14:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Seiyun to Cairo Flights
| Travel Day | Flight | Departure | Arrival | Scheduled Duration |
| Saturday | Yemenia Airways IY-606 | Seiyun 07:00 | Cairo 10:45 | 3 hours 45 minutes |
| Tuesday | Yemenia Airways IY-606 | Seiyun 15:00 | Cairo 17:45 | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Thursday | Yemenia Airways IY-604 | Cairo 15:30 | Cairo 18:45 | 3 hours 15 minutes |
Cairo to Mukalla Flights
| Travel Day | Flight | Departure | Arrival | Scheduled Duration |
| Sunday | Yemenia Airways IY-617 | Cairo 06:30 | Riyan Airport, Mukalla 10:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Mukalla to Cairo Flights
| Travel Day | Flight | Departure | Arrival | Scheduled Duration |
| Sunday | Yemenia Airways IY-616 | Riyan Airport, Mukalla 12:00 | Cairo 15:45 | 3 hours 45 minutes |
Current Weekly Flight Pattern
The current weekly schedule is:
- Cairo to Seiyun: Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Seiyun to Cairo: Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Cairo to Mukalla: Sunday
- Mukalla to Cairo: Sunday
Yemenia Airways may change flight numbers, operating days, departure times, arrival times or routings.
TourYemen reconfirms the flight before ticket issuance and updates this guide whenever the operating schedule changes.
Travelers should confirm their exact flight with TourYemen before purchasing separate international tickets to or from Cairo.
Flight Schedule Used for TourYemen Group Tours
TourYemen’s scheduled six-day, five-night Mainland Yemen group tour currently uses the following flights:
| Travel Day | Flight | Departure | Arrival | Scheduled Duration |
| Tuesday | Yemenia Airways IY-607 | Cairo 10:30 | Seiyun 14:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Sunday | Yemenia Airways IY-616 | Riyan Airport, Mukalla 12:00 | Cairo 15:45 | 3 hours 45 minutes |
This flight pattern allows guests to:
- Arrive at Seiyun Airport on Tuesday
- Explore Seiyun, Tarim, Shibam and Wadi Hadhramaut
- Continue overland through Wadi Doan
- Finish the tour in Mukalla
- Depart from Riyan International Airport on Sunday
Guests do not need to return by road from Mukalla to Seiyun at the end of the tour.
The flight schedule must still be reconfirmed for every departure because Yemenia may adjust an operating day, time, flight number or routing.
Why Booking Flights to Yemen Is Different
Flights to Yemen require more coordination than an ordinary international booking.
The main differences include:
- Limited international routes
- Schedules that may change
- Limited public online-booking availability
- Manual ticket issuance
- Separate international connection tickets
- Coordination with visa processing
- Coordination with security clearances
- A confirmed entry airport
- Advance airport assistance and transportation arrangements
- An approved Mainland Yemen itinerary
A Yemenia ticket can be issued before the traveler’s Yemen tourist visa is approved. This can help secure a limited seat in advance.
However, the passenger’s name, flight date, arrival airport and tour itinerary must match the final visa and security-clearance arrangements.
Which Airline Flies to Mainland Yemen?
Yemenia Airways is the principal airline used for international travel to Mainland Yemen.
Yemenia currently connects Cairo with both Seiyun Airport and Riyan International Airport in Mukalla.
A Jeddah–Seiyun route may also be available on selected dates, but the flight number, operating day and schedule must be confirmed for the traveler’s exact travel period.
Travelers should not assume that a route operates every week simply because it appears on a route map or flight-search website.
Before a ticket is issued, TourYemen confirms:
- The available route
- The operating date
- The flight number
- The departure and arrival airports
- The passenger’s name
- The ticket price
- The applicable baggage allowance
- The ticket-change conditions
- The connection with the confirmed tour itinerary
Which Airport Should Tourists Use in Mainland Yemen?
The correct airport depends on the traveler’s itinerary, available Yemenia flights, visa arrangements and security approvals.
The two airports most relevant to TourYemen’s Mainland tours are:
- Seiyun Airport
- Riyan International Airport in Mukalla
Seiyun Airport: Main Gateway to Hadhramaut
Seiyun Airport is one of the principal arrival gateways for organized tourism in Hadhramaut.
The airport provides access to many destinations included in TourYemen itineraries, including:
- Seiyun
- Tarim
- Aynat
- Prophet Hud
- Shibam
- Wadi Hadhramaut
- Wadi Doan
- Al-Hajarayn
- Hayd Al-Jazeel
Many Mainland Yemen tours begin at Seiyun Airport and continue overland through Hadhramaut.
Travelers whose approved arrangements specify arrival through Seiyun should not independently change their booking to Aden, Mukalla or another Yemeni airport.
Mukalla and Riyan International Airport
Riyan International Airport serves Mukalla and the Hadhramaut coast.
The airport may be used for arrival, departure or both, depending on:
- The Yemenia flight schedule
- The proposed travel dates
- The traveler’s visa arrangements
- Security clearances
- The approved itinerary
- Local transportation requirements
Some TourYemen itineraries begin in Seiyun, travel through Wadi Hadhramaut and Wadi Doan, and end in Mukalla.
In this arrangement, travelers arrive through Seiyun Airport and depart through Riyan International Airport without returning to Seiyun.
The arrival and departure airports are confirmed before the traveler’s flight booking is finalized.
Cairo to Seiyun Flights
Cairo is the principal international connection used for many TourYemen Mainland journeys.
Yemenia currently operates Cairo-to-Seiyun services on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Saturday: Cairo to Seiyun
- Flight: Yemenia Airways IY-607
- Departure: Cairo at 11:45
- Arrival: Seiyun at 15:05
- Scheduled duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
Tuesday: Cairo to Seiyun
- Flight: Yemenia Airways IY-607
- Departure: Cairo at 10:30
- Arrival: Seiyun at 14:00
- Scheduled duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Thursday: Cairo to Seiyun
- Flight: Yemenia Airways IY-605
- Departure: Cairo at 10:30
- Arrival: Seiyun at 14:00
- Scheduled duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Travelers normally fly from their home country to Cairo and then continue from Cairo to Seiyun with Yemenia Airways.
The international ticket to Cairo and the Yemenia ticket to Seiyun are normally separate bookings.
Travelers should therefore avoid arranging a very short connection in Cairo.
An overnight stay in Cairo before the Yemenia flight may be the most practical arrangement, depending on the traveler’s international arrival time.
Seiyun to Cairo Flights
Yemenia currently operates Seiyun-to-Cairo services on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Saturday: Seiyun to Cairo
- Flight: Yemenia Airways IY-606
- Departure: Seiyun at 07:00
- Arrival: Cairo at 10:45
- Scheduled duration: 3 hours 45 minutes
Tuesday: Seiyun to Cairo
- Flight: Yemenia Airways IY-606
- Departure: Seiyun at 15:00
- Arrival: Cairo at 17:45
- Scheduled duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Thursday: Seiyun to Cairo
- Flight: Yemenia Airways IY-604
- Departure: Seiyun at 15:30
- Arrival: Cairo at 18:45
- Scheduled duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Travelers arranging an onward international flight from Cairo should allow sufficient time between the Yemenia arrival and the next departure.
When flights are booked on separate tickets, the onward airline is not normally responsible if the Yemenia flight arrives late or its schedule changes.
Cairo to Mukalla Flights
Yemenia currently operates a Sunday flight from Cairo to Riyan International Airport in Mukalla.
Sunday: Cairo to Mukalla
- Flight: Yemenia Airways IY-617
- Departure: Cairo at 06:30
- Arrival: Riyan International Airport, Mukalla at 10:00
- Scheduled duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
This route may be suitable for private itineraries beginning in Mukalla or on the Hadhramaut coast.
TourYemen confirms whether arrival through Mukalla is compatible with the traveler’s visa, security clearances and approved itinerary before the ticket is issued.
Because the flight departs Cairo early in the morning, travelers connecting from another country may need to arrive in Cairo the previous day.
Mukalla to Cairo Flights
Yemenia currently operates a Sunday flight from Riyan International Airport in Mukalla to Cairo.
Sunday: Mukalla to Cairo
- Flight: Yemenia Airways IY-616
- Departure: Mukalla at 12:00
- Arrival: Cairo at 15:45
- Scheduled duration: 3 hours 45 minutes
This is the return flight currently used for TourYemen’s Mainland Yemen group departures.
It allows guests to complete the overland journey from Seiyun through Hadhramaut and Wadi Doan before departing from Mukalla.
Travelers normally arrange a separate international flight from Cairo to their home country.
A reasonable connection period or an overnight stay in Cairo is recommended when the onward flight is booked separately.
Jeddah to Seiyun Flights
Yemenia may operate flights between Jeddah and Seiyun on selected dates.
This route may be useful for travelers connecting through Saudi Arabia, but the current operating day, flight number, departure time and arrival time must be checked before an international connection is purchased.
Travelers using Jeddah should also confirm:
- Saudi entry or transit requirements
- Whether baggage must be collected and rechecked
- Whether the flights are issued on separate tickets
- The required connection time
- Whether an overnight stay is necessary
- The current Yemenia operating date
- The available return route from Mainland Yemen
TourYemen confirms whether Cairo or Jeddah is the most suitable connection for the traveler’s proposed dates.
Can You Book Yemenia Flights Online?
Yemenia flights to Mainland Yemen are not normally available through the same public online-booking process used by many major international airlines.
A Yemenia route may appear on a schedule or flight-comparison website without the traveler being able to complete the purchase through that website.
Ticket availability may need to be checked directly through the airline reservation system.
Yemenia tickets are generally issued through:
- Yemenia Airways sales offices
- Authorized travel agents
- Licensed Yemen tour operators with ticketing support
TourYemen checks the appropriate route and arranges the Yemenia ticket for confirmed tour guests.
Travelers should avoid purchasing tickets from an unofficial person or unverified seller.
How TourYemen Arranges Yemenia Tickets
TourYemen coordinates the Yemenia ticket with the complete Mainland Yemen travel arrangement.
Step 1: Select the Tour
The traveler chooses either:
- A scheduled Mainland Yemen group departure
- A private Mainland Yemen tour arranged by request
Private departure dates remain subject to Yemenia flight schedules, visa processing, security approvals and local arrangements.
Step 2: Confirm the Route
TourYemen checks the available Yemenia route for the proposed travel period.
The route must match:
- The tour’s starting point
- The tour’s ending point
- The approved arrival airport
- Visa arrangements
- The security-clearance process
- Airport transportation
- Accommodation
- Guide and escort arrangements
Step 3: Submit the Passport Copy
The traveler provides a clear scanned copy of the passport.
The full passenger name must be entered exactly as it appears in the passport.
Even a small spelling difference can create a ticketing or check-in problem.
Step 4: Pay the Flight Cost in Advance
Advance payment is required for the Yemenia flight ticket because the seat must be secured and the ticket issued before travel.
The land-tour cost may be paid separately according to the TourYemen booking agreement.
Step 5: Ticket Issuance
TourYemen arranges the ticket and sends the traveler the confirmed flight details.
These normally include:
- Passenger name
- Ticket number
- Route
- Flight number
- Travel date
- Departure time
- Arrival time
- Baggage information
- Booking conditions
Step 6: Visa and Security Coordination
Visa processing where required and security-clearance arrangements continue according to the confirmed flight and itinerary.
Travelers from visa-exempt nationalities must still provide their passport information for permits, security clearances and approved travel arrangements.
Step 7: Final Travel Instructions
Before departure, TourYemen provides the traveler with:
- Confirmed flight information
- Visa copy where required
- Airport meeting arrangements
- Emergency contact details
- Tour starting instructions
- Any important schedule updates
Should You Book Your Yemen Flight Before Visa Approval?
A Yemenia ticket can be issued before the Yemen tourist visa is approved.
This may be necessary because seats are limited and the ticket must be secured in advance.
However, the flight should only be issued after TourYemen has reviewed the proposed:
- Travel dates
- Entry airport
- Departure airport
- Tour itinerary
- Passport details
- Visa requirements
Travelers should not independently purchase a restrictive ticket before their route and arrival arrangements have been confirmed.
The ticket conditions should be reviewed before payment, including rules related to:
- Date changes
- Route changes
- Cancellation
- Reissue
- Missed flights
- Passenger-name corrections
Why the Flight Must Match the Visa and Approved Itinerary
The traveler’s flight, entry airport, visa arrangements, security clearances and tour itinerary are connected.
For example, a traveler whose arrangements specify arrival through Seiyun should not independently change the flight to Aden or Mukalla.
An airport or date change may require TourYemen to update:
- Visa coordination
- Security clearances
- Local permits
- Airport assistance
- Transportation
- Hotel reservations
- Guide arrangements
- Mandatory security escort
- The complete itinerary
Guests must contact TourYemen before changing an issued Yemenia ticket.
Yemenia Schedule Changes
Yemenia flight schedules can change after a ticket has been issued.
Changes may affect:
- The operating date
- The departure time
- The arrival time
- The flight number
- The route
- Airport procedures
Travelers should remain flexible and avoid placing important international connections too close to the Yemenia flight.
TourYemen monitors the flight connected to the confirmed tour and informs guests when an operational change affects their journey.
Travelers should also continue checking their messages and email before departure.
Flight Changes and Cancellations
Voluntary flight changes and cancellations are handled according to the ticket conditions and the airline’s applicable rules.
Travelers should understand that:
- A Yemenia ticket cannot normally be transferred to another passenger
- Passenger names must match the passport
- A change may require payment of a fare difference or penalty
- Cancellation must be handled through the issuing office or agent
- A missed flight may result in additional charges
- Refund processing may take time
When TourYemen has issued the ticket, guests should contact TourYemen before requesting any change directly from the airline.
If Yemenia changes or cancels a flight, TourYemen assists the traveler with the available rebooking or refund process according to the airline’s policy.
Planning Your International Connection
The Yemenia ticket to Mainland Yemen is normally separate from the traveler’s international ticket to Cairo or Jeddah.
Travelers should not purchase their international connection until the proposed Yemenia operating date has been checked.
Before booking, consider:
- The arrival time in Cairo or Jeddah
- The Yemenia departure time
- Immigration and baggage procedures
- Terminal changes
- Whether baggage must be collected
- Visa or transit requirements
- Possible schedule changes
- Overnight accommodation
- The return connection
- Travel-insurance conditions
A same-day connection may be possible, but an overnight stay is often more practical when the tickets are separate or the connection time is limited.
TourYemen confirms the Yemenia route, but travelers remain responsible for meeting the entry and transit requirements of Egypt, Saudi Arabia or any other connecting country.
Baggage on Yemenia Flights
Baggage allowances can vary according to the route, ticket and fare conditions.
Travelers should follow the baggage allowance shown on their issued ticket rather than relying on information from an old online schedule.
Yemenia’s published guidance permits one cabin bag with a maximum weight of 7 kilograms, but passengers should still confirm all current baggage conditions before travel.
Before departure, check:
- Checked-baggage allowance
- Cabin-baggage allowance
- Bag dimensions
- Excess-baggage charges
- Restricted items
- Special equipment
- Camera and photography equipment
- Medication documentation
Travelers carrying professional photography equipment should inform TourYemen in advance.
Domestic Flights Inside Yemen
Domestic flights within Yemen are limited and should not be treated like a regular domestic airline network.
Most travel during a TourYemen Mainland journey is completed by road using:
- Private air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local drivers
- Approved routes
- Local permits
- Security clearances
- Mandatory security escort
Travelers should not independently book a domestic flight or attempt to change cities by air without coordinating the change with TourYemen.
Common Yemen Flight-Booking Mistakes
Travelers should avoid:
- Searching only on mainstream online travel agencies
- Assuming that an online schedule guarantees ticket availability
- Purchasing an international connection before the Yemenia date is checked
- Booking the wrong Yemeni arrival airport
- Using an unofficial ticket seller
- Entering a passenger name differently from the passport
- Booking a very short connection in Cairo or Jeddah
- Purchasing a restrictive ticket without checking change conditions
- Changing the flight without informing TourYemen
- Assuming that the same schedule operates every week
- Ignoring visa and transit rules in the connecting country
- Failing to monitor messages before departure
Key Takeaway
Booking flights to Yemen requires advance coordination rather than a standard online reservation.
TourYemen confirms the available Yemenia route, arranges the ticket, coordinates the entry airport with the itinerary and visa process, and provides the traveler with the necessary flight and arrival information before departure.
Travelers should remain flexible because Yemenia schedules can change and every flight must remain connected to the approved Mainland Yemen travel arrangements.
Flights to Yemen FAQ
Can Tourists Book Flights to Yemen Online?
Yemenia flights to Mainland Yemen are not normally available through the same public online-booking systems used by major international airlines.
Tickets are generally issued through a Yemenia office, authorized agent or local tour operator.
TourYemen arranges the Yemenia ticket for guests with a confirmed Mainland Yemen tour.
What Is the Current Cairo-to-Seiyun Flight Schedule?
Yemenia currently operates Cairo-to-Seiyun flights on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.
The current schedule is:
Saturday: IY-607, departing Cairo at 11:45 and arriving in Seiyun at 15:05
Tuesday: IY-607, departing Cairo at 10:30 and arriving in Seiyun at 14:00
Thursday: IY-605, departing Cairo at 10:30 and arriving in Seiyun at 14:00
All times are local and must be reconfirmed for the traveler’s exact departure date.
What Is the Current Seiyun-to-Cairo Flight Schedule?
Yemenia currently operates Seiyun-to-Cairo flights on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.
The current schedule is:
Saturday: IY-606, departing Seiyun at 07:00 and arriving in Cairo at 10:45
Tuesday: IY-606, departing Seiyun at 15:00 and arriving in Cairo at 17:45
Thursday: IY-604, departing Seiyun at 15:30 and arriving in Cairo at 18:45
All times are local.
What Is the Current Cairo-to-Mukalla Flight Schedule?
Yemenia currently operates flight IY-617 from Cairo to Riyan International Airport in Mukalla on Sunday.
The flight is scheduled to depart Cairo at 06:30 and arrive in Mukalla at 10:00.
All times are local and remain subject to schedule changes.
What Is the Current Mukalla-to-Cairo Flight Schedule?
Yemenia currently operates flight IY-616 from Riyan International Airport in Mukalla to Cairo on Sunday.
The flight is scheduled to depart Mukalla at 12:00 and arrive in Cairo at 15:45.
This is the flight currently used for TourYemen’s scheduled group-tour departures.
How Do I Book a Yemenia Flight to Mainland Yemen?
First confirm your private-tour date or scheduled group departure with TourYemen.
TourYemen then checks the available Yemenia route, confirms the correct arrival airport, collects the required passport details and arranges the ticket after receiving the advance flight payment.
Which Airline Flies to Seiyun?
Yemenia Airways is the principal airline used for international flights to Seiyun.
Current Cairo–Seiyun services operate on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, subject to airline schedule changes.
Which Airport Should Tourists Use: Seiyun or Mukalla?
The correct airport depends on the itinerary, available flights, visa arrangements and security approvals.
Many TourYemen tours begin in Seiyun and end in Mukalla, using Riyan International Airport for departure.
The airport arrangement is confirmed before ticketing.
Is Riyan Airport the Same as Mukalla Airport?
Riyan International Airport is the airport serving Mukalla and the Hadhramaut coast.
It may be used as an arrival or departure airport depending on the Yemenia schedule and approved itinerary.
Do TourYemen Group Tours Arrive and Depart from the Same Airport?
No.
The current Mainland Yemen group itinerary arrives at Seiyun Airport on Tuesday and departs from Riyan International Airport in Mukalla on Sunday.
This allows travelers to complete the overland route through Hadhramaut and Wadi Doan without returning to Seiyun.
Can I Book My Yemen Flight Before Visa Approval?
A Yemenia ticket can be issued before visa approval so that a limited seat can be secured.
However, the route, arrival airport, dates and passenger details must match the confirmed tour and visa arrangements.
Can I Change My Yemen Arrival Airport After Booking?
Travelers should not change their Yemeni arrival airport without first consulting TourYemen.
An airport change may require updated visa coordination, security clearances, permits, transportation, accommodation and local arrangements.
Can Yemenia Flight Schedules Change?
Yes.
Yemenia operating days, flight numbers, departure times and arrival times can change.
Travelers should avoid tight international connections and continue checking their confirmed flight information before departure.
How Far in Advance Should I Arrange My Flight?
Travelers should begin the tour and visa process at least 35 days before departure.
Earlier arrangements are recommended for scheduled group departures and periods of limited seat availability.
Can TourYemen Book the Yemenia Ticket for Me?
Yes.
TourYemen arranges Yemenia tickets for confirmed Mainland Yemen tour guests and coordinates the flight with the itinerary, arrival airport, visa processing where required, security clearances and airport assistance.
Start Planning Your Flight to Mainland Yemen
TourYemen assists confirmed guests with Yemenia flight availability, manual ticket issuance, Yemen tourist visa processing where required, approved entry arrangements, airport assistance, security clearances, transportation and the complete Mainland Yemen itinerary.
Contact TourYemen with your nationality, departure city, preferred travel month and choice of private or group tour.
Our team will check the most suitable Yemenia route and confirm the correct Mainland Yemen arrival airport before you purchase your international connection.
