Travel advisory · YemenGovernments advise against all travel to Yemen.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Socotra Island · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, US
Also named by one government: All of Yemen (Spain), Gulf of Aden (France), Sanaa–Ta'izz–Aden highway (Canada), South Red Sea (France), Yemeni coastal waters (Germany)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of Yemen | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do Not Travel | Oct 23, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: vor Reisen nach Jemen wird gewarnt | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel to Yemen | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | formellement déconseillé pour tout le territoire | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Sana'a
Sana'a is Yemen’s capital, known for the UNESCO-listed Old City, its tower houses, mosques and markets.
We may earn a commission. It never decides our picks.
Sana'a is Yemen’s capital, in the country’s western highlands. The Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with closely packed multi-story houses decorated with geometric patterns and white gypsum details. Historic mosques, markets and narrow lanes are part of its streetscape. Homes and shops occupy buildings that have served both purposes for generations.
The city is a destination for travelers interested in architecture, history and Yemeni culture. Before planning a visit, check current official travel advice and confirm whether travel to Sana'a is possible. Conditions can affect access to the city and the services available to visitors. Check entry requirements with a Yemeni embassy or consulate, and confirm routes with an airline before booking. If travel is possible, plan time to walk through the Old City and visit its mosques and markets. The highland climate changes through the year, so check local conditions for your dates before deciding when to go.
Sana'a in five
- Check your government’s Yemen travel adviceRead your government’s current advisory before making plans. Check what it says about travel to Yemen and the availability of consular support.
- Confirm Yemen’s visa rule for your passportEntry requirements depend on nationality. Confirm the visa process with a Yemeni embassy or consulate before booking.Visas and entry
- Check Sana’a airport status before bookingConfirm your route and airport operations with the airline before booking. Check your government’s travel advice before departure.
- Check payment options before departureThe local currency is the Yemeni rial (YER). Check current payment and exchange arrangements before departure.Money and costs
- Arrange communications before arrivalCheck whether your phone will work in Yemen and arrange a suitable connection before departure.Phones and eSIM
Things to do in Sana'a
See all attractions in Sana'a
Need to know
- Currency
- Yemeni rial (YER)
- Entry
- Visa requirements depend on nationality; confirm with a Yemeni embassy
- Emergency
- Confirm emergency numbers locally
- Tipping
- Check local expectations
- Time
- UTC+3, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryCool, dry
- FebruaryCool, dry
- MarchMild, dry
- AprilMild, dry
- MayWarm, dry
- JuneWarm, dry
- JulySummer rain
- AugustSummer rain
- SeptemberRain easing
- OctoberMild, dry
- NovemberCool, dry
- DecemberCool, dry
Right now in Sana'a
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
13
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 37%
- Wind
- 1 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Sana'a
11:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today23°9°0%Monday: Partly cloudy. High 23°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue23°8°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 23°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed24°8°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 24°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu26°8°0%Thursday: Clear. High 26°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri26°10°2%Friday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat27°12°0%Saturday: Clear. High 27°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun27°12°0%Sunday: Clear. High 27°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 11:23 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 236.5 YER
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Sana'a
Rules for Sana'a, checked
- Check your government’s current Yemen travel advisory before planning a trip.
- Confirm visa requirements with a Yemeni embassy or consulate before departure; entry rules depend on your passport.
- Check with your airline about airport operations and available routes before booking.
Plan around Sana'a
Sana'a FAQ
Is Sana’a safe to visit?
Check your government’s current travel advice before making plans. Confirm whether travel to Sana'a is possible and what consular support is available.
Do I need a visa to visit Sana’a?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Confirm the process with a Yemeni embassy or consulate before booking.
What currency is used in Sana’a?
The currency is the Yemeni rial (YER). Check payment and exchange arrangements before departure.
What time zone is Sana’a in?
Sana’a uses UTC+3 and does not observe daylight saving time.
Can I fly to Sana’a?
Confirm available routes and airport operations with an airline before booking. Check your government’s travel advice before departure.