Getting to Socotra in 2025 – 2026

We are pleased to officially announce the confirmation of the first direct commercial flights to Socotra Island (SCT).
At this stage, flights have been approved from Jeddah (JED) operating on Mondays and Tuesdays, with additional routes and frequencies to be announced in due course.

Scheduled flight details:

Tuesday  Jeddah to Socotra
Jeddah (JED) → Socotra (SCT)
Flight Number: IY-9999
Type: Non-stop
Flight Duration: 2 hours
Operating Date: 02 February 2026
Departure – Arrival: 13:00 – 15:00

Monday : Socotra to Jeddah
Socotra (SCT) → Jeddah (JED)
Flight Number: IY-9998
Type: Non-stop
Flight Duration: 2 hours
Operating Date: starting  02 February 2026
Departure – Arrival: 10:00 – 12:00

Booking & Fare Information
Ticket sales will open starting Tuesday 
Fare levels will be equivalent to Air Arabia pricing
Further updates regarding additional routes, schedules, and operational details will be communicated as soon as they are officially confirmed.

VISA

All tourists need a Yemeni visa to visit Socotra Island. WE TAKE CARE OF THE WHOLE PROCEDURE FOR YOU.
The process usually takes few days and the visa will be issued here by the island authorities. The only thing we need from you is a photo of the main page of your passport. Once we obtained your visa we will send you a copy by email, you just need to print it and show it at Dubai check-in counter in order to board the flight. We will be waiting for you with the original copy of your visa at the arrival hall at the Socotri airport.