Flights to Socotra Islands (SCT)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

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Socotra International Airport is an airport serving Socotra Islands, Yemen.

Right now there are 4 airports in 2 countries connected to Socotra Islands, 3 of them domestic, with 1 airline flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Socotra Islands's longest nonstop connection is Jeddah (JED), 1,156 miles, offered by Yemen Airways.

Airlines serving Socotra Islands

Yemen Airways4 destinations

Popular routes to Socotra Islands

The places connected to Socotra Islands on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Jeddah (JED)1,156 mi
Aden (ADE)598 mi
Riyan (RIY)335 mi
AAY (AAY)272 mi

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Socotra Islands not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Flights to Socotra Islands (SCT) by country

Socotra Islands has a nonstop connection with Jeddah (JED) in Saudi Arabia, served by Yemen Airways.
Saudi Arabia1 destination

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Socotra Islands

Not flying yet

Riyan (RIY)Starts Sep 11, 2026
Jeddah (JED)Starts Oct 6, 2026

Ending before the rest

AAY (AAY)Through Dec 31, 2026
Aden (ADE)Through Dec 31, 2026

Domestic flights to Socotra Islands

Aden (ADE)598 mi
Riyan (RIY)335 mi
AAY (AAY)272 mi

Alternative airports near Socotra Islands

Alula (ALU)218 mi / 351 km
Qishn (IHN)243 mi / 391 km
AAY (AAY)272 mi / 438 km
Candala (CXN)281 mi / 452 km
Scusciuban (CMS)296 mi / 476 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport SCT?

The airport's official name is Socotra International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code SCT.

What is the airport code for Socotra International Airport?

The IATA airport code for Socotra International Airport is SCT. Enter SCT in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Socotra International Airport (SCT)?

Socotra International Airport serves Socotra Islands, Yemen. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to SCT, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Socotra Islands (SCT)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and SCT as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Socotra Islands, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Socotra Islands?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to SCT.

Can I look for award flights to Socotra Islands (SCT)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to SCT, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.