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✈️ Cheap flights to Sudan
Compare fares to Sudan from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Khartoum Intl (KRT). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Sudan
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRT | Khartoum Intl | Khartoum | Main |
| PZU | Port Sudan New Intl | Port Sudan | Main |
| EBD | El-Obeid | El-Obeid | Regional |
| KSL | Kassala | Kassala | Regional |
| DOG | Dongola | Dongola | Regional |
| ELF | El Fasher | El Fasher | Regional |
| UYL | Nyala | Nyala | Regional |
In normal times, Khartoum International Airport and Port Sudan were the main gateways, with overland routes to Egypt. Under current conditions flights and borders are severely disrupted, so check your government's travel advice.
📅 Best time to fly to Sudan
Best: November to February – in normal times, the coolest months for exploring the desert sites.
Cheaper shoulder season: October and March – hot days but cooler nights.
Avoid: April to September – extreme heat across the country, with dust storms and summer rains in the centre.
Weather by month in Khartoum
- 31°Jan☀️
- 33°Feb☀️
- 37°Mar☀️
- 40°Apr☀️
- 42°May☀️
- 41°Jun☀️
- 39°Jul⛅
- 38°Aug🌧
- 39°Sep⛅
- 39°Oct☀️
- 35°Nov☀️
- 32°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Sudan
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Khartoum | 4,946 km | 6 h 40 min | |
| New York → Khartoum | 10,201 km | 12 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Khartoum | 13,707 km | 17 h 10 min* | |
| Chicago → Khartoum | 11,180 km | 14 h 10 min | |
| Miami → Khartoum | 11,418 km | 14 h 25 min | |
| San Francisco → Khartoum | 13,543 km | 17 h 00 min* | |
| Toronto → Khartoum | 10,500 km | 13 h 20 min | |
| Paris → Khartoum | 4,603 km | 6 h 15 min | |
| Frankfurt → Khartoum | 4,395 km | 6 h 00 min | |
| Dubai → Khartoum | 2,602 km | 3 h 50 min | |
| Delhi → Khartoum | 4,781 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Mumbai → Khartoum | 4,288 km | 5 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Khartoum | 7,980 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Sydney → Khartoum | 13,588 km | 17 h 00 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Sudan
- Meroë – Hundreds of pyramids and the ruins of a royal city, among Africa's most striking ancient sites.
- Jebel Barkal – A UNESCO-listed mountain with temples and pyramids at its foot.
- Naqa and Musawwarat es-Sufra – Remote temple complexes with fine carvings from the Meroitic era.
- Kerma – The ancient capital of the Kerma kingdom with its great deffufa.
- Khartoum – The city where the Blue and White Nile meet, historically home to the National Museum.
- Sanganeb Marine National Park – An isolated coral atoll known for sharks and pristine reefs.
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Flights to Sudan: questions
What is the main airport in Sudan?
The main international airport is Khartoum Intl (KRT) in Khartoum. Other airports with scheduled flights include Port Sudan (PZU), El-Obeid (EBD), Kassala (KSL).
How long is the flight from London to Sudan?
A nonstop flight from London to Khartoum covers about 4,946 km and takes around 6 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Sudan?
November to February – in normal times, the coolest months for exploring the desert sites.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Sudan?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: October and March – hot days but cooler nights.
Do I need a visa to fly to Sudan?
It depends on your passport. See our Sudan visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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