Aden to Jeddah and back on Yemenia Airways — travel requirements and baggage
Saudi Arabia entry requirements for Yemenia Airways passengers from Aden, requirements for the return to Aden, baggage allowance by class, excess baggage from Jeddah, and special assistance.
Outbound
From Aden To Jeddah
ADE → JED
Total dimensions of a piece must not exceed 158 cm (62 in) in any class.| Class | Adult | Child | Infant under 2 |
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| First & Business | 40 kg | 40 kg | 10 kg |
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| Economy | 30 kg | 30 kg | 10 kg |
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| Carry-on (all classes) | 7 kg | 7 kg | — |
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Visas and entry requirements
- Ensure the validity of every visa type: all visit visas, Hajj and Umrah visas, and exit/re-entry visas for residents.
- Passports are not accepted if they carry a validity-extension sticker or a handwritten extension.
- Infants under one year may obtain a visa on arrival when travelling with a parent residing in the Kingdom.
- Umrah visa holders may travel to any airport within the Kingdom.
Verifying visa validity
- Visa stickers for work, visit and residency have been discontinued; status is verified through the QR code printed on the A4 visa sheet.
- Check a first-time electronic visa with the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an exit/re-entry visa through the Muqeem portal.
Children and vaccination
- Polio vaccination is required for children up to age 16, with an officially certified certificate.
Umrah travel dates (Hijri calendar)
- Entry on an Umrah visa begins: 14 Dhul Hijjah.
- Last date to enter the Kingdom on an Umrah visa: 15 Shawwal.
- Final departure date for Umrah visa holders: 1 Dhul Qa'dah.
What is permitted
- Zamzam water: one 5-litre container per departing passenger, provided it is purchased at the airport.
- Honey: up to 5 kg at Riyadh · personal use only at Jeddah.
- Pets: permitted subject to the required health certificates.
Notice
- Failure to comply with these regulations may result in penalties or legal consequences.
General instructions
- Passport valid more than 6 months for treatment, tourism and visit purposes.
- Children under 16 may not travel unaccompanied; with an escort, the father's approval certified by official authorities is required.
- Aged 16 to 18: may travel unaccompanied with the father's certified approval.
- Critically ill patients may not be booked or travel without an accompanying doctor, and patients may not be booked in First or Business class.
- Pets: coordinate with us before booking, and at least 24 hours before departure where an extra seat is needed.
From Jeddah To Aden
JED → ADE
Total dimensions of a piece must not exceed 158 cm (62 in) in any class.| Class | Adult | Child | Infant under 2 |
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| First & Business | 40 kg | 40 kg | 10 kg |
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| Economy | 30 kg | 30 kg | 10 kg |
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| Carry-on (all classes) | 7 kg | 7 kg | — |
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Excess baggage from Jeddah to Yemen
- SAR 40 per additional kilogram — applicable on Jeddah to Aden, Seiyun and Riyan.
- The rate is set by Yemenia Airways and may change without notice. Please confirm it with our office before travel.
Checked pieces and booking class
- Passengers arriving in Yemen are allowed two checked pieces, for bookings in class Q or higher.
- If the booking is below class Q the two-piece entitlement does not apply — check with us before purchase.
- The transit exception is set out in the next section.
Transit exception — arriving in Yemen
- If your international ticket on the foreign carrier includes 2 pieces of 23 kg each, Yemenia carries both pieces and does not charge the 16 kg difference.
- An infant is allowed 23 kg instead of 10 kg in this case.
- Condition: the transit must be under 24 hours. Beyond that, full excess baggage charges apply.
- The booking-class floor still applies: the two-piece entitlement is for bookings in class Q or higher.
- Please confirm your transit duration and ticket details with us before purchase.
If you are not a Yemeni national
- Nationals of Egypt, Jordan, Sudan and Malaysia may be exempt from a prior entry visa when arriving directly from their country of nationality, for arrival via Aden, Seiyun or Socotra.
- Other nationalities require a prior entry visa, except holders of valid Yemeni residency with a valid exit and re-entry visa.
- Seiyun-issued visas are accepted only at Seiyun airport, and Socotra-issued visas only at Socotra, with domestic transit permitted.
- Holders of GCC passports may require security approval depending on the airport of arrival.
- Saudi nationals: approval from the Saudi Interior Ministry or through Absher, plus security approval at the Yemeni airport of arrival.
- Holders of a European passport or US permanent residency who qualify for a visa on arrival must carry a valid Visa or Mastercard bank card.
- Turkish nationals: an invitation letter identifying the sponsoring entity, the entry and departure dates, and confirming its responsibility for the traveller throughout the stay.
- Travellers arriving for humanitarian work, through international organisations, for media or journalism, or holding diplomatic passports: coordinate in advance with the relevant authorities, especially the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- All foreign nationals departing Yemen require an exit visa before travel.
If you are a Yemeni holding a foreign passport
- Any one of the following establishes Yemeni nationality: a nationality certificate for those born outside Yemen, a Yemeni passport, a Yemeni national ID card, the Yemeni father's passport, or a Yemeni family card.
- You are not required to present all of them.
- If none is available, a prior entry visa issued by a Yemeni embassy abroad is required.
Special assistance at Jeddah station
- Wheelchair: SAR 200.
- Medical lift: SAR 450.
- First oxygen bottle: USD 100 · second bottle: USD 50.
- These services are booked at the time of ticket purchase — please tell us in advance.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-16 — Travel conditions and entry requirements change without notice, and the final decision on entry or departure rests with the competent authorities at the destination. Neither Yemenia Airways nor FlyXability guarantees the entry or exit of any traveller. Please confirm details with our office before purchasing a ticket.
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