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“Do not travelin Yemen due to risk of terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines. Do not travel to Yemen for any reason, including the island of Socotra.”
Updated Sat, 10 Oct 2026
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Is Aden safe? 🇾🇪
Yemen · Safety report last updated
As of October 2026, Aden scores 20/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: elevated risk — reconsider. No. Aden is extremely unsafe for travelers due to ongoing conflict, missile strikes, and high crime risk. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (high risk) and robbery (high risk). The U.S. State Department rates it Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
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Aden 🇾🇪
Yemen · Assessed 19 October 2026
20
/ 100
Elevated risk — reconsider
Safer than ~7% of countries
Score capped at 20 — Level 4 advisory — "Do Not Travel". No other indicator can raise the score above this.
What drives this score
Crime45/100CautionCrime index 60.8 / 100
Sentiment30/100ElevatedOverwhelmingly negative
Advisories0Elevated
Stability23Elevated
Health62Fair
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Elevated
Advises against all travel
“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 2026-10-13T12:11:26Z
Full advisory →Avoid all travel
“Canada's official risk level for Yemen: avoid all travel.”
Updated 2026-10-13T15:16:11.1346226-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Caution
Urban scale factor
1.1M residents
66
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
5.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Yemen5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
62
Robbery / mugging
HighArmed robbery and kidnapping pose high risks to visitors, particularly in unstable districts and near checkpoints.
Pickpocketing
HighPickpocketing and bag-snatching are high risks in crowded markets, transportation hubs, and protest areas.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Fair
04 · Institutions
Stability
Elevated
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Elevated
Traveller sentiment score
Overwhelmingly negative
30/100
Reported feel10Overwhelmingly negative
Robbery risk34High risk
Pickpocket risk58High risk
Traveler reports indicate extreme fear and insecurity, with widespread avoidance of Aden due to active conflict and missile threats.
No. Aden is extremely unsafe for travelers due to ongoing conflict, missile strikes, and high crime risk.
Aden faces severe risks from armed conflict, terrorism, and crime, with U.S., UK, and Canadian governments all advising against all travel. Missile strikes have hit Aden airport as recently as October 2026, and the city remains volatile due to Houthi-government clashes and protests. Visitors face high risks of robbery and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and transport hubs.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026Missiles struck Aden airport just 500 metres from a passenger plane preparing for takeoff— Rus Tourism News
- Oct 2026Yemen’s Aden airport targeted by two Houthi missiles, with no casualties reported— Middle East Monitor
- Jun 2026A shooting in Aden reignited fears over the city’s future amid worsening instability— New Lines Magazine
- Jun 2026Protests in Aden continued for a third day due to worsening living conditions and service deterioration— Yemen Online
Common scams
- Fake visa offers for Socotra Island by unauthorized companies
- Tourist kidnapping for ransom by armed groups
Full briefing
Missiles struck Aden airport just 500 metres from a passenger plane preparing for takeoff in October 2026, underscoring the immediate danger to civilians and visitors. The U.S. embassy issued a security alert on October 18, 2026, warning of flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions due to Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure. Protests in Aden have persisted through mid-2026 over living conditions and political grievances, increasing volatility in public spaces. Armed groups remain active, and kidnappings of foreigners have occurred in recent years, with no reliable protection from local authorities. Crime data is limited, but the instability fuels opportunistic theft and violent crime, especially near transport hubs and markets. Visitors should heed the unanimous Level 4 advisories from the U.S., UK, and Canadian governments and avoid all travel to Aden. If present, extreme caution is essential: avoid demonstrations, monitor flight status constantly, and refrain from using public transport or visiting crowded areas where pickpocketing and robbery are prevalent. Unauthorized companies offering visas for Socotra Island pose both legal and safety risks, as only the Yemeni government can issue valid documentation. The situation remains highly unpredictable, with no safe zones for tourists.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 8 Aden districts for visitors, 3 needing caution and 5 best avoided. See them plotted on the Aden safety map.
Crater DistrictavoidAvoid: frequent Houthi missile strikes on airport and military targets, high terrorism and unrest risk.
Tawahi DistrictavoidAvoid: port area targeted in attacks; active conflict zone with militant presence and kidnapping risk.
Khormaksar DistrictavoidAvoid: Aden International Airport vicinity hit by missiles Oct 2026; high terrorism and military activity.
Dar Saad DistrictavoidAvoid: eastern outskirts with militant checkpoints and landmine risks; avoid all travel.
Little Aden (Al-Mansura)avoidAvoid: industrial zone with Houthi military presence; protest hotspot and sabotage risk.
Al Mualla DistrictcautionCaution: residential area with sporadic protests and crime; avoid after dark, stay alert for pickpocketing.
Sheikh Othman DistrictcautionCaution: urban center with protests over living conditions; risk of civil unrest and petty theft.
Al Buraiqeh DistrictcautionCaution: coastal area with fishing communities; low-level crime but exposed to maritime security incidents.
07 · After Dark
Is Aden safe at night?
Armed robbery and kidnapping pose high risks to visitors, particularly in unstable districts and near checkpoints.
After dark, be most careful around Crater District, Tawahi District, Khormaksar District, Dar Saad District. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Aden safety FAQ (2026)
Is Aden safe right now (2026)?
No. Aden is extremely unsafe for travelers due to ongoing conflict, missile strikes, and high crime risk. Aden faces severe risks from armed conflict, terrorism, and crime, with U.S., UK, and Canadian governments all advising against all travel. Missile strikes have hit Aden airport as recently as October 2026, and the city remains volatile due to Houthi-government clashes and protests. Visitors face high risks of robbery and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and transport hubs. (Assessed 19 October 2026.)
Is Aden safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Aden report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Aden should tourists avoid?
Field research flags Crater District, Tawahi District, Khormaksar District, Dar Saad District, Little Aden (Al-Mansura) as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Aden (2026)?
- Fake visa offers for Socotra Island by unauthorized companies
- Tourist kidnapping for ransom by armed groups
How does Aden compare with other places in Yemen (2026)?
Aden ranks #1 of 4 Yemen destinations we've assessed, scoring 20/100. See the Yemen safety overview for the full list.
How is this aden safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 14+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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