Socotra Flights Schedule 2026: How to Get to the Island of Dragon Blood Trees

Big news! A new direct flight from Jeddah to Socotra Island has officially opened! Travelers can conveniently take the nonstop flight from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to the Isle of Socotra in Yemen.

Socotra Island is definitely an ideal tourist destination to explore natural wonders, recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site due to its biodiversity. Boasting a rich flora and fauna, the island has 835 plant species in total, covering dracaena cinnabari (dragon blood tree), adenium obesum (desert rose), dendrosicyos (cucumber tree), etc.

How to get to Socotra, the island of Dragon Blood Trees? Socotra Island in Yemen is situated in the northwest Indian Ocean. The main approach to Socotra Island is to fly. You can take a direct flight to Socotra from Jeddah or Abu Dhabi, and you can also depart from Cairo on the connecting flight from Aden.

For travelers who are about to travel to Socotra, this post provides a complete guide to the Socotra Island flight schedule between 2025 and 2026. Do not hesitate to embark on your journey to this land of mystery!

Overview of Socotra Flight Schedules

The only way to reach Socotra Island is by airplane. And there are generally 3 ways to get to Socotra Airport. And these flights usually open from September to May.

The new non-stop flight from Jeddah to Socotra has newly opened. It can directly take you to the dream tourist destination, but it only operates once a week. Before then, the most common flight to Socotra is the direct flight from Abu Dhabi, but this flight has been temporarily canceled due to the current situation in Yemen. Feel free to contact us for updates. Aside from that, you can also choose the flight departing from Cairo via Aden to Socotra, which operates twice a week, on Thursday and Sunday. In this way, you should set off from Aden first on Wednesday or Saturday.

Scroll down and browse the following contents about detailed Socotra flights from Jeddah, flights from Abu Dhabi, and flights via Cairo and Aden.

1. Direct Flight via Abu Dhabi

Flights to Socotra Island via Abu Dhabi regularly operate three times a week, on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. And some additional flights will be arranged on Sundays in this season. It is operated by Air Arabia, a government-chartered flight; booking online is not available. But so far, the flight has been temporarily suspended. You can consider the other 2 flights to Socotra and contact us for the latest info.

2. Direct Flight via Jeddah

Yemenia Airways operates the flight to Socotra departing from Jeddah. This non-stop flight usually operates once a week on every Tuesday. And the flight from Socotra back to Jeddah departs every Monday. As a reliable licensed travel agency, we can make a reservation for you. Feel free to contact us.

3. Flight via Cairo and Aden

The flights to Socotra via Cairo and Aden are also operated by Yemenia Airways. The flights from Cairo to Aden usually operate twice a day, while the flights via Aden to Socotra regularly operate twice weekly on Thursday and Sunday.

FAQs about Flights to Socotra Yemen

1. Are there direct flights to Socotra from Europe?

No. All flights to Socotra from Europe require you to transfer flights, and there is no direct flight departing from Europe. You need to depart from Europe first, then transfer at the connecting airports, for instance, Dubai, Cairo, or Abu Dhabi.

2. How early should I book Socotra flights?

Early reservations for the flights are highly necessary. You are recommended to book flights to Socotra 3–6 months in advance for peak seasons, from early October to early May. As Air Arabia is a government charter flight, the tickets online are not available. You should try to book tickets through an authorized travel agency. We’d love to help you deal with these tickets, visa, and logistics problems to create an unparalleled Socotra tour experience for you.

3. What’s the cheapest month to fly to Socotra?

The cheapest months to fly to Socotra range from June to August, the off-peak season of Socotra Island. During the period, you are expected to gain the tickets with the lowest price.

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