SAH
Sana'a International Airport
Sanaa · YemenICAO OYSN
Sana'a International Airport (SAH) is an airport serving Sanaa, Yemen, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 15° 28' 34.7" N, 44° 13' 10.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 7,216 feet (2,199 meters) above sea level. With 22 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Aden (GMT+3).
Destinations
22
Airlines
12
Elevation ft
7,216/ 2,199m
Asia/Aden
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SAH
ICAO Code
OYSN
City
Sanaa
Country
Yemen
Elevation
7,216 ft
Local Time
09:37 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:15.4763°
Longitude:44.2197°
Popular Routes from SAH
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADE | Aden, Yemen | 190 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 78 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 986 mi | 2h 32m | medium-haul | 248 kg | View |
| AAY | Al Ghaidah Intl, Yemen | 532 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 218 kg | View |
| AMM | Amman, Jordan | 1,233 mi | 3h 0m | medium-haul | 310 kg | View |
| BAH | Bahrain, Bahrain | 850 mi | 2h 7m | short-haul | 349 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 1,295 mi | 3h 7m | medium-haul | 325 kg | View |
| GXF | Sayun Intl, Yemen | 306 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 126 kg | View |
| HOD | Hodeidah, Yemen | 97 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 40 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 541 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 222 kg | View |
| KWI | Kuwait, Kuwait | 976 mi | 2h 31m | medium-haul | 245 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SAH
12 active airlines serving Sana'a International Airport.
Airlines Of Tasmania
FOAustralia
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Gulf Air Bahrain
GFBahrain
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Royal Jordanian
RJJordan
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Yemenia
IYYemen
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sana'a International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ta'izz International Airport | TAI | Taiz | Yemen | 198 km |
| Hodeidah International Airport | HOD | Hodeidah | Yemen | 156 km |
| Nejran Airport | EAM | Nejran | Saudi Arabia | 237 km |
| Jizan Regional Airport | GIZ | Gizan | Saudi Arabia | 235 km |
| Aden International Airport | ADE | Aden | Yemen | 306 km |
| Ataq Airport | AXK | Ataq | Yemen | 298 km |
| Abha Regional Airport | AHB | Abha | Saudi Arabia | 348 km |
| Sharurah Airport | SHW | Sharurah | Saudi Arabia | 380 km |
Other Airports in Yemen
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 15° 28' 34.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 44° 13' 10.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 15.476300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 44.219700
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Aden
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 09:37 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 7,216 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,199 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sana'a International Airport?
The IATA code for Sana'a International Airport is SAH, and its ICAO code is OYSN. The airport is located in Sanaa, Yemen.
How many destinations can you fly to from SAH?
There are 22 direct destinations available from Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sanaa, Yemen.
What airlines fly from SAH?
There are 12 airlines operating from SAH, including Airlines Of Tasmania, Egyptair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai, and more.
What timezone is Sana'a International Airport in?
Sana'a International Airport is in the Asia/Aden timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sana'a International Airport?
Sana'a International Airport sits at an elevation of 7,216 feet (2,199 meters) above sea level.
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