Khartoum: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Khartoum, also spelled Khartum, is the capital and most populous city of Sudan as well as Khartoum State. With an estimated population of 7.1 million people, Greater Khartoum is the largest urban area in Sudan.

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Now in the cityKhartoum+37°CClear night · sunrise 05:46 AMupdated 05:39 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateSDG 454.43per 1 $SDG — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

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Khartoum Stadium≈ 25 min Khartoum North≈ 30 min Al-Nilin Mosque≈ 30 min

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 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).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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Do not travel to Sudan due to risk of unrest , crime , kidnapping , terrorism , landmines , and health threats . The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations in April 2023 due to the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan. The U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to Americans in Sudan due to the current security situation.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

Khartoum: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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