Flights to Mukalla
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Mukalla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Riyan International Airport (RIY), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyan International Airport | RIY | 30 km (19 mi) | 9,843 ft | 54 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, RIY handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 54 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Mukalla
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mukalla to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Mukalla to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,156 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Mukalla to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,285 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Mukalla to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Mukalla to Mogadishu | Somalia | 1,451 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Mukalla to Sanaa | Yemen | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Mukalla to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 1,232 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Mukalla to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Mukalla to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Mukalla to Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Mukalla to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Mukalla to Aden | Yemen | 483 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Mukalla to Sulţānah | Saudi Arabia | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Mukalla to Taiz | Yemen | 561 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Mukalla to Al Ain City | United Arab Emirates | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Mukalla to Muscat | Oman | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Mukalla to Ibb | Yemen | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Mukalla to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Mukalla to Ta’if | Saudi Arabia | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Mukalla to Djibouti | Djibouti | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Mukalla to Borama | Somalia | 824 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Mukalla to Asmara | Eritrea | 1,098 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Mukalla to Guangzhou | China | 6,766 km (4,204 mi) | about 9 h 25 min |
| Mukalla to Shenzhen | China | 6,855 km (4,259 mi) | about 9 h 32 min |
| Mukalla to Lagos | Nigeria | 5,071 km (3,151 mi) | about 7 h 15 min |
| Mukalla to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 6,237 km (3,875 mi) | about 8 h 45 min |
| Mukalla to Mumbai | India | 2,576 km (1,601 mi) | about 4 h 3 min |
| Mukalla to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,883 km (9,248 mi) | about 19 h 50 min |
| Mukalla to Karachi | Pakistan | 2,192 km (1,362 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Mukalla to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 4,439 km (2,758 mi) | about 6 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Mukalla?
Riyan International Airport (RIY) is the closest large airport at 30 km (19 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is RIY from Mukalla city centre?
30 km (19 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mukalla on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.