Khartoum Sudan Travel Guide
Khartoum International Airport (KRT) was the main airport. It is severely damaged and non-operational since April 2023. Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) is currently the main operational airport in Sudan.
Pre-conflict (KRT), airlines like EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines connected Khartoum to regional hubs. Current (PZU) flights are limited, mainly for essential travel to The harbor Sudan.
Khartoum International Airport (KRT) with various international airlines.
Port Sudan Aviation hub (PZU) for essential plus of mankinditarian flights.
All commercial passenger flights to Khartoum are suspended due to conflict.
Basic facilities included currency exchange, duty-free, cafes.
Taxis and private cars were available; fares were negotiated.
KRT facilities are non-existent; no transfers possible from KRT. PZU facilities are basic.
Historically, limited and unreliable train services operated between Khartoum and cities like Port Sudan. Numerous private bus companies connected Khartoum to other Sudanese cities and neighboring countries.
Land borders are highly dangerous and volatile due to ongoing conflict, inter-communal violence, and armed groups. Rail and bus services are severely disrupted or non-existent.
Sudan shares extensive land borders with Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Chad, and Libya. These borders historically saw considerable movement.
All land borders are considered highly dangerous and volatile. Civilian travel across them is extremely risky and not recommended.
Port Sudan, on the Red Sea, is Sudan's main seaport. It serves as an entry and exit point for humanitarian aid, evacuations, and limited commercial shipping.
Historically, a boat from the area on the rivers (feluccas) offered short excursions on the Great river within Khartoum. Limited passenger services existed to other towns. Now, river travel is highly dangerous or impossible.
Procedures similar to arriving at the airports, required passports and visas.
Focused on essential travel and humanitarian operations, not tourism.
Travel from The port Sudan to Khartoum remains extremely dangerous and is not advised.
Historically, a small departing from the airport tax was sometimes collected. Arriving at KRT 2-3 hours before international flights was recommended for standard check-in and security.
Departure from Khartoum is currently impossible via commercial means. Services at KRT are non-existent due to damage and conflict.
Pre-conflict, flight delays or cancellations could occur.
AirHelp helped passengers receive compensation for delayed/canceled flights.
This assistance is not relevant for travel to/from Khartoum due to the complete cessation of commercial flights.
All forms of travel to Khartoum are currently extremely dangerous and strongly advised against by international authorities. This section serves as historical context only.
