Al Riyan Airport, Al Mukalla, Hadhramaut Opens After Five Years
At last, after almost five years of closure - Al Riyan International Airport in Al Mukalla, Hadhramout has openned today. It has been closed since Mukalla fell to Al Qaeda forces in April, 2015. Al Riyyan Airport is one of the oldest airports in Yemen.
Several times before, the opening has been postponed. Now, to the relief and joy of many travellers from and to Hadhramout and many other parts of the country - it has been opened. Reportedly, the first flight, a Yemenia (Yemen's national airline), will arrive from Aden and depart to Aden, tomorrow (Saturday, the 23rd November 2019). Yemenia has announced too, that on Wednesday - Riyan Airport will receive its first international flight from Cairo, Egypt.
Before this opening, only Seiyoun Airport and Aden Airport were open in Yemen, making it very difficult and inconvenient for many travellers, especially for the thousands of sick people who travel out to seek treatment in other countries.
The airport has been extensively renovated. Several new buildings too, have been added. Damaged furniture and facilities have been repaired or replaced with new ones. Most facilities have been upgraded.
Several times before, the opening has been postponed. Now, to the relief and joy of many travellers from and to Hadhramout and many other parts of the country - it has been opened. Reportedly, the first flight, a Yemenia (Yemen's national airline), will arrive from Aden and depart to Aden, tomorrow (Saturday, the 23rd November 2019). Yemenia has announced too, that on Wednesday - Riyan Airport will receive its first international flight from Cairo, Egypt.
Before this opening, only Seiyoun Airport and Aden Airport were open in Yemen, making it very difficult and inconvenient for many travellers, especially for the thousands of sick people who travel out to seek treatment in other countries.
The airport has been extensively renovated. Several new buildings too, have been added. Damaged furniture and facilities have been repaired or replaced with new ones. Most facilities have been upgraded.
