Shipping Air Freight to Sanaa and Aden, Republic of Yemen

The main airport for air freight to the Rebublic of Yemen is Sanaa International airport. Airlines from many Middle Eastern countries operate flights to Sanaa and shipping rates can be competitive. The second airport Aden still has a choice of airlines for airfreight, but the choice is more limited.

The other customs airports in Yemen, Hodeidah, Riyan and Taiz are only serviced by the national carrier Yemenia.

A small airport tax is payable for cargo to all airports in Yemen.

Handling facilities at Airports in Yemen

Cold Storage – Limited Cold Sorage is available is available at Sanaa Airport Only.

Restricted Articles – Storage areas are available at all the airports listed above.

Documentation and Restrictions

The minimum requirement listed for Documentation to Yemen for Commercial Goods is 1 Certificate of Origin and 1 Commercial Invoice Certified and Legalised by the Arab Chamber of Commerce. This is very expensive, so check with your consignee if they have any waiver. To check the full restrictions for importation of cargo into Yemen go to the Yemen Customs website www.customs.gov.ye 

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