Author: Jamal
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New Direct Flights to Socotra Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Season
Big things are happening for travellers bound for what has been dubbed as we begin our journey into the 2026 season. Your trip to Socotra Island has never been more accessible than now. This is because of a significant change in flight operations that promises to make your journey as smooth as ever. At Hello Read more
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From Jeddah Airport To Socotra Guide
Most international flights arrive at Terminal 1 of King Abdulaziz International Airport. This terminal is extensive and features numerous cafes, restaurants, shops, currency exchange centers, and ATMs for your convenience. However, please note that flights to Socotra depart from the North Terminal (the ‘Old Airport’). To transfer between terminals, you have two options: Please refer Read more
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Keeping Socotra Beautiful With Our Latest Clean-up Mission
Our Socotra coastlines represent more than just the landscape that surrounds us; they represent our home, our haven, and a refuge for some of the rarest species in the world. Therefore, in recognition, the Hello Socotra team with the help of Clean Swell technology and instructions, together with a loyal team of volunteers, met this Read more
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Announcing Our 2026 & 2027 Socotra Tours
The current season of 2025-2026 marks a historical milestone in Socotra flights. It is not only true that we have escalated our flights beyond three flights a week, but we also found ourselves in a position where our peak-season flights are selling out five months in advance, a historical event in Socotra. Because of such Read more
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10 Extraordinary Facts About Socotra Island
Imagine a place where the trees resemble something from a Dr Seuss book, the landscapes are strange and beautiful, and the isolation has formed an ecosystem not found anywhere else on Earth. This place is Socotra Island, a remote group of islands in the Indian Ocean. It is often referred to as the “Most Alien-looking Read more
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The Socotra Season Kicks Off with a Global Splash!
The wait is over! Socotra’s much-anticipated tourism season officially opened in early October 2025. We at Hellosocotra are thrilled to welcome our first group of international adventurers. The island is back in business, and the initial reports are in: the weather is wonderful, and the nature is as stunning as ever. We recently hosted a Read more
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Socotra’s Best Hiking Areas
Hikers will find Socotra to be a veritable “Garden of Eden.” The island provides an unmatched trekking experience with its bizarre, otherworldly landscapes and a wealth of endemic plants and animals. The true charm of Socotra can be discovered by exploring its mountainous interior, even though many tourists only visit the well-travelled coastal attractions. These Read more
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An Extraterrestrial World of Floral Marvels
Envision a world where the trees ooze red sap, where there are bottle-like guardians as huge and ancient as the landscape itself, and where flowers bloom in absolute disregard for all logic. This is no movie location in a science fiction film; it’s Socotra, a remote Yemeni island in the Arabian Sea. Why Socotra is Read more
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A Birder’s Paradise Socotra Island
Socotra is renowned for its otherworldly scenery and strange flora. However, beneath the dragon’s blood trees and bottle-shaped succulents lies a treasure: its breathtaking birdlife. For birders and nature lovers alike, Socotra offers an unprecedented opportunity to witness species found nowhere else on our planet. Socotra’s isolation over millions of years has allowed for a Read more
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Tommy’s Socotra Saga: Unveiling the Dragon’s Blood Isle!
Hey wanderlusters! It’s Tommy, back with tales of a destination so extraterrestrial, it felt like landing on another planet. Forget your typical tropical getaway – I’ve just returned from Socotra Island, a treasure trove in the Arabian Sea, and trust me, it’s left with a piece of my adventurous heart. I embarked in January seeking Read more