Why go
- Capital of Sudan.
- Served by Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU).
History
Khartoum, also spelled Khartum, is the capital and most populous city of Sudan as well as Khartoum State. With an estimated population of 7.1 million people, Greater Khartoum is the largest urban area in Sudan.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Sudan Airways SD (A320, YK2) · 3 routes: Cairo, Jeddah, Khartoum
- ALAK J4 (737) · 1 route: Khartoum
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 1 route: Khartoum
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PZU has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Khartoum, Cairo, Jeddah).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Khartoum, Sudan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.