Hi there, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website. You can update your settings by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page. Details here. I am a independant traveller and going to visit yemen in following Feb. Independent travellers are often not given the permit to travel overland through Hadramaut. That said, there are no rules when it comes to escorts.
For example, i recently did the trip in the opposite direction and did not have an escort for any of it.
There are a few reason for this 1 i have a residency visa for Yemen. Either way, the escort is free. DO NOT let them try to charge you money. If they try, please report it to the senior official once you reach Seiyun. As for Socotra, like any flight it depends.
Unfortunately, Felix Airways website doesn't seem to work when trying to book online. So you'll need to use an agency. Be sure to arrive at the Socotra airport 2 hours before the flight. They often overbook, and it's first come first serve. I think it's hard to make it without the escort these days, or maybe they will just put a soldier to sit with you in the car : so you might need to provide qat and cigarets in the better case :.
As for the tickets to Socotra - sometimes the flights are quite packed these days. I'm also suspicious that Felix is playing around with the booking system, pushing the prices up. Unfortunately, it is not possible to book tickets on the Felix website and pay with credit card- even if on the beginning it looks like it is. Some of the socotri tour operators, like Socotra Eco Tours can also help you to get the tickets in advance.
