Port Sudan New International serves Sudan's principal Red Sea port, around 25 km south of the city. It handles a mix of domestic flights to Khartoum and limited regional services to the Gulf and Egypt, mostly on Sudanese operators. Since 2023 it has taken on additional traffic as the country's main alternative to Khartoum.
Major carriers: Badr Airlines, Tarco Aviation, Sudan Airways, EgyptAir.
Low-cost carriers: flydubai.
Are there direct flights from Port Sudan to Khartoum?
Yes, the PZU to KRT route is the main domestic service from Port Sudan and is operated by Sudanese carriers including Badr Airlines and Tarco Aviation. Frequencies have shifted significantly since 2023. Flightmussy's free search aggregates schedules across all bookable carriers so you can see which days actually have flights.
Which airlines serve Port Sudan New International?
Port Sudan is served mainly by Sudanese operators Badr Airlines, Tarco Aviation and Sudan Airways, with limited international service from EgyptAir and occasional Gulf flights including flydubai. The route mix changes frequently. Use Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap to see which carriers and dates are currently bookable, with no signup needed.
How far is the airport from Port Sudan city?
Port Sudan New International is around 25 km south of the city centre, replacing the older in-town airport. Taxis are the standard transfer option as there is no scheduled public transport. Flightmussy is free to use and lets you compare a full year of fares before committing to a travel date.
When should I book flights to Port Sudan?
Because Port Sudan has limited daily capacity, fares can spike close to departure when seats run out, especially on the KRT route. Booking two to four weeks ahead is generally safer than last-minute. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap and resumable search make it easy to spot the cheapest week without re-running queries.