Security Alert: Socotra (Yemen), Commercial Flight Disruptions

Location: Socotra Island (Yemen)

Event: The Department of State has received reports of closures, cancelations and redirected flights on commercial airline travel to and from the island of Socotra (Yemen) to nearby airports. U.S. citizens are reminded to review the Level 4 Travel Advisory  that recommends against all travel to Yemen, including Socotra. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Yemen, including Socotra.

A state of emergency was declared for Socotra Island on December 30, 2025, temporarily closing all ports of entry. The operational status of airports and flight-paths could change without notice.

We recommend sheltering in place and following local instructions until further notice. Please stay tuned for updates from local authorities and airlines.

Actions to Take:

• Read the Yemen Travel Advisory and the Destination Information Page  for more safety and security resources on Yemen.
• Follow the instructions of local authorities.
• Contact your airline directly for flight change details if your flights are affected.
  • Air Djibouti: +253 77813901 / +251 937607200
  • Yemenia (Yemen): +967 1 274111
  • Air Arabia: +253 21 34 50 50 (or +971 6 508 8888 for main office)

For Assistance:

• The U.S. Embassy in Yemen suspended consular services in 2015.
• The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia  can discuss your situation, but it is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Yemen, including Socotra.
• U.S. Embassy Riyadh
  Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi Street Roundabout no. 9, Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  Telephone: (966) (11) 835-4000
• U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 in Washington, D.C.