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El Obeid: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

El Obeid, also romanized as Al-Ubayyid, is the capital of the state of North Kordofan, in Sudan. It is located within the Sheikan locality and under the former administrative structure within Sheikan District.

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Now in the cityEl Obeid+27°CClear · sunset 05:58 PMupdated 06:07 AM
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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information on operations in Sudanese airports ('Safety and security' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
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There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health risks . Advisory summary The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations in April 2023 due to the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan. The U.S.

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

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El-Obeid Airport EBD3.8 km from the centre
Khartoum International Airport KRT367 km from the centre
Malakal International Airport MAK431 km from the centre

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