Sanaa to Şabyā flights
Şabyā lies 261 km (162 mi) north-west of Sanaa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sanaa | Şabyā | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.9 million | 228,375 |
| Elevation | 2,253 m (7,392 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | SAH, 14 km out | GIZ, 28 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Şabyā
Crossing from Yemen into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sanaa
Sanaa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sanaa International Airport (SAH), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,669-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Şabyā
Şabyā is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (regional) | GIZ | 28 km (17 mi) | 10,006 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Şabyā from Sanaa?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sanaa.
How long does it take to get from Sanaa to Şabyā by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sanaa and Şabyā?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sanaa to Şabyā flights?
Typically Sanaa International Airport (SAH) to Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ).
What currency do I need in Şabyā?
The Rial (SAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.