Yemen · Safety report last updated
As of July 2026, Aden scores 16/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: elevated risk — reconsider. No, Aden is not safe for travelers. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (high risk).
Safety Report
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Yemen · Assessed 29 July 2026
16
/ 100
Safer than ~5% of countries
Score capped at 18 — Level 4 advisory — "Do Not Travel". No other indicator can raise the score above this.
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of the Yemen due to the unpredictable security conditions.”
Updated 2026-07-22T12:47:16Z
Full advisory →Avoid all travel
“Canada's official risk level for Yemen: avoid all travel.”
Updated 2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
HighWhile specific data on visitor robbery is limited, the overall high crime index, political instability, and conflict suggest a significant risk of violent crime, including armed robbery.
Pickpocketing
ModerateSpecific pickpocketing data is unavailable, but in areas with crowds or protests, opportunistic theft is a risk.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Extremely Negative
31/100
There is no indication of positive consumer sentiment regarding travel safety; official advisories and news reports highlight severe risks.
No, Aden is not safe for travelers.
Aden, Yemen, is subject to a 'Do Not Travel' advisory from multiple governments due to severe security risks, including ongoing conflict, terrorism, and piracy. The city experiences political instability, with protests and clashes occurring, and there are significant health and environmental concerns.
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Full briefing
Aden, Yemen, is not safe for travelers. Official government advisories from the UK, Canada, and the US all strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Yemen due to the volatile and dangerous security situation. These advisories are not to be taken lightly, as travel insurance may be invalidated if you proceed against this advice.
The composite safety index for Aden is critically low, reflecting high risks across multiple categories, including conflict, terrorism, and rule of law. The World Bank Governance Indicators show very low scores for political stability, rule of law, and control of corruption, suggesting a breakdown in institutional effectiveness. Recent news reports from July 2026 highlight ongoing instability, including protests in Aden concerning disappearances and worsening living conditions, as well as regional maritime security threats like tanker hijackings and blockades in the Red Sea. The risk of violent crime, including robbery, is considered high given the general instability.
Furthermore, health and environmental factors present additional concerns. There is a 'Level 4' travel health notice from the CDC for malaria, and other global health alerts for polio, dengue, and measles are in effect. The number of hospital beds per capita is low, indicating strained healthcare infrastructure. Extreme heat and strong winds are also noted for July, posing a risk of heatstroke. Bribery during interactions with public officials is also reported to be extremely high, indicating a pervasive issue with corruption.
Given these severe risks, travelers are strongly advised to heed all government warnings and avoid travel to Aden. If travel is unavoidable, extreme caution is necessary, and comprehensive security measures, including secure accommodation and reliable local contacts, would be essential, though even these cannot guarantee safety in such a high-risk environment. It is crucial to stay informed about the latest security developments and to be prepared for potential disruptions.
06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Aden districts for visitors, 4 needing caution and 2 best avoided. See them plotted on the Aden safety map.
Crater DistrictavoidHistorically significant but currently experiencing high levels of unrest and potential for conflict.
Al-Tawahi DistrictavoidCoastal district with potential for piracy and general insecurity, especially after dark.
Khormaksar DistrictcautionMore developed area, but still subject to sporadic unrest and crime; exercise vigilance.
Mansoura DistrictcautionResidential area that can experience protests and has risks of petty crime; stay alert.
Buraiqah DistrictcautionIndustrial and port area, can be chaotic and carry risks associated with port activities and potential unrest.
Al-BuraiqahcautionThis area may see increased activity related to the port and potential for unrest.
07 · After Dark
While specific data on visitor robbery is limited, the overall high crime index, political instability, and conflict suggest a significant risk of violent crime, including armed robbery.
After dark, be most careful around Crater District, Al-Tawahi District, Khormaksar District, Mansoura District. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Trip Profiles
Who's travelling changes which risks matter. These re-weight Aden's category data for common trip types — same data, different emphasis. Run your own profile from the interactive checker.
09 · Questions
No, Aden is not safe for travelers. Aden, Yemen, is subject to a 'Do Not Travel' advisory from multiple governments due to severe security risks, including ongoing conflict, terrorism, and piracy. The city experiences political instability, with protests and clashes occurring, and there are significant health and environmental concerns. (Assessed 29 July 2026.)
Field research flags Crater District, Al-Tawahi District as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Aden ranks #2 of 3 Yemen destinations we've assessed, scoring 16/100. See the Yemen safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry 82% of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries 18%. Full methodology.
Browse the Yemen safety overview or all destinations. Raw data: aden.json (CC BY 4.0).