Capital · Sudan
Khartoumالخرطوم
Skip Khartoum for now; ongoing conflict, disrupted services and government travel advisories make it unsuitable for leisure travel – only go if essential after checking current advice.
Khartoum, Sudan's capital at the Nile confluence, is spread over three cities and offers museums, markets and river views, but ongoing conflict, unreliable utilities and travel advisories mean it is best avoided unless essential.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SDG
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Apr–Jul (very hot) and any period of active conflict
- Airport
- Khartoum (KRT)
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Check your own government travel advice for Sudan before …
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
- Sudan ↗Check your own government travel advice for Sudan before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Sudan ↗Major airports and land routes have been disrupted by the conflict; no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Sudan ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Sudan before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Khartoum999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Khartoum, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars and Sudanese pounds in cash carry most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Sudan-wide
- SafetyTravel advisories advise against non‑essential visits; security incidents and utility outages are common…
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance · 123 Medical assistance (hospital)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKRT Khartoum International Airport.
- Getting aroundcheckTaxis (metered or fixed‑price) are common; fares start at SDG 17.5 plus SDG 4.6 per km (check, historical 2015), double when crossing the Nile.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KRT Khartoum International Airport
Map of Khartoum
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Apr
Avoid
41°C (105°F)105°F (41°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
42°C (107°F)107°F (42°C)
Jul
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
not flagged
37°C (98°F)98°F (37°C)
Sep
not flagged
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Oct
not flagged
40°C (103°F)103°F (40°C)
Nov
Best
36°C (96°F)96°F (36°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Jul. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (24.9 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khartoum: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Mar
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Apr
41°C (105°F)105°F (41°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0.4 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
4.7 rd
Jun
42°C (107°F)107°F (42°C)
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
3.4 rd
Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
24.9 rd
Aug
37°C (98°F)98°F (37°C)
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
24.9 rd
Sep
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
24.5 rd
Oct
40°C (103°F)103°F (40°C)
26°C (80°F)80°F (26°C)
9.1 rd
Nov
36°C (96°F)96°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0.3 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis (metered or fixed‑price) are common; fares start at SDG 17.5 plus SDG 4.6 per km (check, historical 2015), double when crossing the Nile. Minibuses run between the three cities for SDG 3–5 (check, historical 2017) but lack signs and require basic Arabic. Walking is possible in central districts but distances are long.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wad Madani
skipDoor to door: About 2 h by road
Bus from Khartoum Land terminal (Meena al Barre); trains also run three times per day
Only if you are already in Sudan and your advice page allows the route; check current road and rail conditions.
Door to door: About 4 h by train
Daily Nile Express train from Khartoum North (Bahri) station; buses leave from Khartoum North (Shendi) bus station
Rail and road services have been disrupted by the conflict; confirm before travel.
Door to door: About 12 h by road
Bus from Khartoum Land terminal, or infrequent train from Khartoum North
Long haul; the road is the main link to the Red Sea coast.
Door to door: About 4–5 h by road
Road north via Atbara, then the desert track to the pyramids
Check road access and site conditions locally; do not attempt without current advice.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Airport hotel area
Accommodation availability is uncertain due to conflict; check current conditions before booking.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SDG 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- SDG 300–500 excl. bed
- High
- SDG 600+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Travel advisories warn against non‑essential travel due to armed conflict.
- Water and electricity infrastructure has been damaged in fighting; check current conditions.
- Photo restrictions at the Nile confluence; fines may be imposed.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
- Medical assistance (hospital)
- 123
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Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
- Medical assistance (hospital)123
Embassy
Check your embassy's location; many operate from Port Sudan or have suspended services.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from airport to city centre: fixed SDG 100 in 2015; agree the price before you get in
- Minibus within Khartoum: SDG 3–5 (June 2017 fares)
- Taxi, metered: SDG 17.50 plus SDG 4.61 per km (2015 rates); crossing the Nile usually doubles the fare
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم؟ — How much? (kam)
- أين …؟ — Where is …? (ayn)
- أحتاج تاكسي — I need a taxi (ahtaj taksi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Khartoum. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cooler, less rain) · avoid Apr–Jul (very hot) and any period of active conflict
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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