Airline codes
IY · IYE
IATA · ICAO · callsign “YEMENIA”
Every Yemenia flight number begins with IY. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code IYE, and the radio callsign is YEMENIA.
Yemenia (IY) Guide
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Yemen’s national airline: current flights from Aden and Seiyun to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan, fleet and what to know before you book. Ask a question
In short
Yemenia is the flag carrier of Yemen, operating mainly from Aden International with a small Airbus A320 fleet. It flies a few regional routes to Jeddah, Riyadh, Cairo and Amman, mainly serving travellers to and from Yemen, so check the schedule carefully. Yemenia is not in an alliance and runs Yemenia Sama Club.
Yemenia is Yemen’s national airline. Because of the war, it operates a small fleet mostly from Aden, the country’s main working airport.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Yemenia. Because of the conflict in Yemen, flights can change or be cancelled at short notice. Always confirm your booking with the airline and check your government’s travel advice.
What to expect
Yemenia (Yemen Airways, IATA IY) is the national airline of Yemen, 51 per cent owned by the Yemeni government and flying from Aden International Airport with Seiyun as a focus city. Its few flights connect Yemen with Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and other nearby countries, and for many Yemenis they are among the only practical ways to travel abroad. The airline has lost most of its aircraft in the war.
From Yemen Airlines to Yemenia
Yemenia's roots go back to Yemen Airlines in the late 1940s, and its licence is dated 4 August 1962. From 1967 to 1972 it worked with United Arab Airlines as Yemen Arab Airlines. After nationalisation it was reorganised in September 1972 as Yemen Airways Corporation, and it took the name Yemen Airways on 1 July 1978. Saudi Arabia held 49 per cent from a 1977 joint venture until Yemen bought the shares back in 1992.
When North and South Yemen united in 1990, the southern airline Alyemda was due to merge into Yemenia, and the merger was completed in 1996. The airline brought in Airbus A310s in the 1990s, its first Boeing 737-800 in 2002 and an Airbus A330-200 in 2004.
The war years
Yemenia suspended operations in March 2015 when the civil war escalated, and Aden flights resumed that August. A blockade from February 2016 to November 2017 kept flights to a minimum.
Limited flights from Sanaa to Amman restarted on 16 May 2022. On 17 June 2023 Yemenia flew the first direct flight between Yemen and Saudi Arabia in almost seven years, carrying Hajj pilgrims to Jeddah.
Five domestic and six international routes
As of July 2024 Yemenia listed five domestic and six international scheduled destinations, flying from Sanaa, Aden and Seiyun. Domestic points have included Aden, Seiyun, Mukalla, Al Ghaydah and Socotra, and international routes have included Cairo, Amman, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait, Djibouti, Addis Ababa, Mumbai and Dubai. Many routes are now suspended. Yemenia is not in an alliance.
Before you travel
Schedules change at short notice. Reconfirm your flight with Yemenia or your travel agent shortly before departure, and read your government's travel advice for Yemen before booking.
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- Founded1962
- Other gatewaysGXF
- Online check-inNo
Everything you should know
At a glance
Yemenia (IATA: IY, ICAO: IYE) is the flag carrier of Yemen, founded in 1962. Since the war it has operated mainly from Aden International Airport with a small Airbus A320 fleet, flying to regional hubs such as Jeddah, Riyadh, Cairo and Amman.
| Headquarters | Sanaa, Yemen |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A320 |
| Frequent flyer | Yemenia Sama Club |
| Official website | yemenia.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Yemenia serves the places below according to its published network. Routes are added, paused and rescheduled, so confirm the current Yemenia timetable when you search.
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Yemen
Aden (ADE) departures2 destinations
FromTo ADE GXF AdenSeiyun Available airlines1 airline- Yemenia
FromTo ADE RIY AdenMukalla Available airlines1 airline- Yemenia
Abroad
Aden (ADE) departures4 destinations
FromTo ADE JED AdenJeddah Available airlines1 airline- Yemenia
FromTo ADE RUH AdenRiyadh Available airlines1 airline- Yemenia
FromTo ADE CAI AdenCairo Available airlines1 airline- Yemenia
FromTo ADE AMM AdenAmman Available airlines1 airline- Yemenia
Fleet and aircraft
A very small Airbus A320-200 fleet (150 seats: 12 Business, 138 Economy). Orders for 4 A320neos, 4 A321neos and 10 A350-900s have no delivery dates.
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Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · about 4 Regional routes from Aden
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Airbus A320neo Narrow-body · on order Deliveries planned 2031–2034
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Airbus A321neo Narrow-body · on order Deliveries planned 2031–2034
Cabin classes
The Yemenia cabin classes are being added
Choose your cabin when you search; each fare shows what it includes.
Yemenia Sama Club
Yemenia Sama Club is Yemenia’s frequent flyer scheme, and you can sign up on yemenia.com.
Frequent passengers can join Sama Club for benefits on Yemenia flights. Ask the airline for current rules.
Baggage allowance
Check your e-ticket for the exact Yemenia allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at ADE or another airport.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Check the allowance on your ticket and confirm with the airline before you travel.
Pro tip: flights are few and often full; arrive early and keep your contact details up to date.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Yemenia check-in comes down to four steps, from the check-in desk to dropping your bags at Aden International.
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Step 1
Check in at the airport
The Yemenia airport counter handles check-in on this route. Ask the airline in advance if online check-in is available for your flight.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic IY passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Yemenia closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at ADE.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Hand in checked luggage at the Yemenia counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.
Yemenia counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Yemenia website.
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Cheap tickets
Ways to pay less for a Yemenia ticket, from the dates you choose to the fare type you buy.
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Try midweek IY flights
If your dates can move, look at IY flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.
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Avoid peak seasons
Seats are scarce around Hajj, Umrah peaks and Eid; book as early as possible.
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
A Yemenia fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.
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Yes, on a limited scale, mainly from Aden to Jeddah, Riyadh, Cairo and Amman. Services from Sanaa have been heavily disrupted.
Yemenia flies a very small Airbus A320-200 fleet, and its Airbus orders have no delivery dates yet.
Change rules come with each Yemenia fare, and the lowest ones allow the least. Make changes through the airline or whoever sold you the ticket.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check Yemenia’s rules on prams and car seats.
Search the IY flight number on Yemenia’s website or app. Airport departure screens show the same status on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Yemenia.
We check these Yemenia answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
General
Yes. Yemenia continues to operate scheduled flights in 2026, mainly from Aden. Its fleet and network are smaller after aircraft losses in 2024 and 2025, so check current schedules with the airline or a travel agent.
Yemenia's hub is Aden International Airport, with Seiyun as a focus city. Sanaa was historically the main base, but flights there have been heavily affected by the conflict and the 2025 airport strikes.
Yemenia flies within Yemen to points such as Aden, Seiyun, Mukalla and Socotra, and internationally to cities in the region such as Cairo, Amman, Jeddah and Riyadh. Routes change often, so check the current schedule.
Yemenia's Airbus A320 aircraft are fitted with Business and Economy cabins. Cabin availability can depend on the aircraft used on a given day, so confirm when you book.
Yes. Yemenia's loyalty programme is called Yemenia Sama Club. Ask the airline about current earning and redemption rules, since services have been disrupted by the conflict.
Yemenia uses the IATA code IY and the ICAO code IYE.
The Government of Yemen owns 51 per cent. Saudi Arabia held 49 per cent from 1977 until Yemen bought those shares back in 1992.
Yemenia resumed direct flights to Saudi Arabia on 17 June 2023 with Hajj pilgrims to Jeddah, the first in almost seven years. Check current schedules before booking.
The Yemenia fleet section on this page lists 3 aircraft types.
The Yemenia baggage allowance depends on your route, cabin and fare. The Baggage allowance section of this guide gives 4 figures, by cabin and route where they differ. Check the allowance printed on your ticket before you pack.
Getting there
Domestic points have included Aden, Seiyun, Mukalla, Al Ghaydah and Socotra. Many routes are suspended, so confirm each flight with the airline.
Limited flights from Sanaa to Amman restarted on 16 May 2022.
Online check-in: no. Check in on yemenia.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, Yemenia is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
Timing & weather
Yemenia was founded in 1962, 64 years ago.
