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Khartoum, Sudan

Khartoum, also spelled Khartum, is the capital and most populous city of Sudan as well as Khartoum State. 1 million people, Greater Khartoum is the largest urban area in Sudan.

Type CityPopulation 7,100,000Settled 1821

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

Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) 20 km to the centre
Port Sudan, 26, SD — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Sudan Airways, ALAK, Fly Dubai) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Khartoum, Cairo, Jeddah (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations

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.

Indoor
Carthago Airport 99 km to the centre
Carthago, 26, SD
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

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.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.