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KRT Khartoum International Airport

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Khartoum International Airport (KRT) serves Khartoum, about 5 km northeast of Khartoum. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKRT
ICAOHSSS
ServesKhartoum
From centre5 km
Non-stop22
Airlines19
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum
Elevation386 m

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The airport in numbers

Khartoum International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Khartoum International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.5M passengers in 2017, against a peak of 3.5M in 2016.

Passengers / year
3.5M
as of 2017
Elevation
386 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Khartoum International Airport to Khartoum

The airport is about 5 km northeast of Khartoum, about 14 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~14 minmetered
Private transfer~14 minfixed upfront
Car rental~14 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KRT to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Omdurman10 km21 min—
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Which way suits you from Khartoum International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Khartoum ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Khartoum International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 22 destinations, operated by 19 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Sudan Airways · Buffalo Airways · Nas Air · Fly Dubai · Nasair · Saudi Arabian Airlines · Hainan Airlines · Yemenia · Ethiopian Airlines · Kenya Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Khartoum International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Khartoum International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Khartoum shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Khartoum International Airport to the centre of Khartoum?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 5 km northeast of Khartoum, about 14 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Khartoum International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Khartoum International Airport to Khartoum?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Khartoum International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Khartoum International Airport?
About 22 destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh. 19 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Khartoum International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Khartoum International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Khartoum International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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