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Malakal: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Malakal is a city in South Sudan, serving as the capital of Upper Nile State in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan, along the White Nile River.

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Now in the cityMalakal+41°CClear · sunset 05:30 PMupdated 03:01 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rate£6,094.57per 1 $SSP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Worth a day trip
Malakal in pictures17 photos
Oxfam East Africa · cc-by-2.0 · Dec 12, 2011
Oxfam East Africa · cc-by-2.0 · Dec 12, 2011
Oxfam East Africa · cc-by-2.0 · Nov 29, 2011
Oxfam East Africa · cc-by-2.0 · Nov 23, 2011

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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Updated information about Ebola ('Entry requirements' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
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Do not travel to South Sudan due to risk of unrest , crime , kidnapping , landmines , and health risks . The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in South Sudan due to the health and security situation Family members cannot join U.S. government employees who work in South Sudan. U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Malakal International Airport MAK3 km from the centre
Asosa Airport ASO326 km from the centre
Gambela Airport GMB355 km from the centre

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