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Hodeidah

Hodeidah, also transliterated as Hodeda, Hodeida, Hudaida or al-Hudaydah, is the fourth-largest city in Yemen, its principal port on the Red Sea, and the capital of Hodeidah Governorate. As of 2023, it had an estimated population of 735,000.

Type CityPopulation 735,000

Why go

  • Port city in Yemen.
  • Served by Kamaran Airport (KAM).

History

Hodeidah, also transliterated as Hodeda, Hodeida, Hudaida or al-Hudaydah, is the fourth-largest city in Yemen, its principal port on the Red Sea, and the capital of Hodeidah Governorate. As of 2023, it had an estimated population of 735,000.

Where to stay

الكورنيش, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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RX3P+G4Q، شارع علي بن ابي طالب, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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R 60, Al Hudaydah, Yemen · facebook.com
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بالقرب من دوار يمن موبايل جوار منتجع الواحة، كيلو ٧, Al Hudaydah, Yemen · facebook.com
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شارع صنعاء، كيلو 5, Al Hudaydah, Yemen · m.facebook.com
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QXMR+F7, Al Hudaydah, Yemen · facebook.com
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RW3M+648، الكورنيش, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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اليمن - الحديدة - نهاية شارع الكورنيش جهة الكثيب, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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RX4P+25Q, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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R60, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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R 60, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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QXX4+QQP, Shamsan St, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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QXJ2+G57، الكورنيش, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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7يوليو, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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QXXG+7RQ, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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RW8V+92W، شارع الميناء, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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QXQ9+P3F, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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Airport Rd, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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34, Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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Restaurants & places to go

Arab, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · الحي التجاري
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · شارع الحمدي, الحديدة
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
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Arab, Cafe · Arab cafe · الكثب
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · حديقة الشعب
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · شارع الحكيمي
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Sana'a St
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Fast Food · fast food · طريق المطار
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Fast Food · fast food · شارع الميناء, الحديدة
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Fast Food · fast food · شارع صنعاء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع صنعاء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع صنعاء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant · Sana'a St
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع أروى, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع صنعاء
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع صنعاء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع جمال
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع صنعاء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع الميناء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع الميناء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع الميناء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع الميناء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع الميناء, الحديدة
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Restaurant · restaurant · شارع الميناء, الحديدة
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Airports

Hodeida International Airport 5.6 km to the centre
Hodeida, HU, YE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kamaran Airport (KAM) 73 km to the centre
Kamaran, HU, YE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
As Salif Airport 62 km to the centre
As Salif, HU, YE
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kamaran Airport (KAM); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hodeidah. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.