Sudan Airways Flight Lands In Khartoum As Airport Reopens After Nearly Three Years Of War
News Updated: 02 February 2026 09:37 EAT
The international airport in Khartoum (KRT) has received its first scheduled commercial flight in more than two years due to conflict.
A Sudan Airways aircraft has successfully landed at Khartoum International Airport, marking the first scheduled commercial flight to arrive in the capital since fighting erupted in April 2023, Sudanese authorities have confirmed.
The domestic flight arrived from Port Sudan, where the military-aligned government had relocated after intense clashes forced the closure of Khartoum’s airport at the start of the conflict.
Officials described the landing as a major milestone in efforts to restore normal transport and public services following months of destruction caused by fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Khartoum International Airport had been shut to regular commercial traffic for nearly three years due to damage to infrastructure, security concerns, and repeated bombardments around the capital.
Authorities said dozens of passengers were on board the Sudan Airways flight, with the resumption of services symbolising improving security conditions in parts of Khartoum.
Civil aviation officials stressed that operations are resuming gradually, beginning with domestic routes, while safety assessments and repairs continue at the airport.
Although there were isolated non-scheduled landings in late 2025, this flight is the first officially scheduled passenger service since the war began.
The reopening follows the government’s recent return to Khartoum, signalling confidence in the capital’s stabilisation after prolonged conflict.
Sudanese authorities say further flights will be introduced in phases, with regional and international services to be considered once conditions allow.
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