Flights to South Sudan

Flights to South Sudan

South Sudan has a total of 3 airports, Juba Airport (JUB) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, 1 airport receives international flights, this is Juba Airport (Juba Airport). With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 2 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in South Sudan together handle 249 flights this month, departing from 11 airports in 9 countries, operated by 8 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to South Sudan in Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to South Sudan. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to South Sudan.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance or SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in South Sudan

Explore South Sudan!

Discover all 3 destinations in South Sudan. Juba is the most popular airport in South Sudan. It handles more than 83% of all flights to the country, which comes down to 206 flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in South Sudan, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to South Sudan

When planning your trip to South Sudan, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 8 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. Major airlines include Kush Air Uganda and Ethiopian Airlines. Together they operate more than half (64%) of all scheduled flights in April.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.

What is the best time to visit South Sudan?

South Sudan has destinations with multiple climate types which are tropical and hot mediterranean destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore South Sudan as a whole is from January to December (all year round). In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit South Sudan at the best time of the year!

🌴  Tropical destinations

The tropical spots in South Sudan are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.

South Sudan also has destinations North of the equator, where the dry season starts in November and ends in April, making this period the best to visit the country's tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season there can be long periods of rain. Humidity and temperatures are high all year round. As of today, you can fly directly to 2 tropical destinations, which can be found below:

🌐 North of the equator

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of South Sudan are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

South Sudan currently has 1 Hot Mediterranean destination that you can fly to. The destination listed below is attractive to visit all year round, but is best visited in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

Countries with direct flights to South Sudan

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 8 countries that have non-stop flights to South Sudan, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to South Sudan

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to South Sudan. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 8 airports across 8 countries and 2 continents offer direct flights to 3 airports in South Sudan.

Flying Business Class to South Sudan

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 6 airports across 6 countries that provide business class flights to South Sudan. Juba is the only airport with Business Class flights.

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in South Sudan

Domestic flights across South Sudan

With a total of 4 domestic routes, there are not that many flights within South Sudan itself.

The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to South Sudan

There are 7 cities spread across 7 countries in Africa that offer international flights to South Sudan. These direct flights arrive at Juba Airport, the only international airport in South Sudan.

The majority of those flights are operated by 4 airlines: Ethiopian Airlines, Uganda Airlines, Kenya Airways and Badr Airlines.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Ethiopia to South Sudan

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at the only destination in South Sudan: Juba. This is the only non-stop flight route from Ethiopia to South Sudan, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to South Sudan with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to Juba Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Uganda to South Sudan

From Uganda you can fly non-stop from Entebbe Airport, and arrive at the only destination in South Sudan: Juba. This is the only non-stop flight route from Uganda to South Sudan, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Uganda to South Sudan with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 3 airports in Uganda offer flights to Juba Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Kenya to South Sudan

From Kenya you can fly non-stop from Nairobi Airport, and arrive at the only destination in South Sudan: Juba. This is the only non-stop flight route from Kenya to South Sudan, operated by Kenya Airways.

Kenya to South Sudan with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 7 airports in Kenya offer flights to Juba Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Sudan to South Sudan

From Sudan you can fly non-stop from Port Sudan Airport, and arrive at the only destination in South Sudan: Juba. This is the only non-stop flight route from Sudan to South Sudan, operated by 2 different airlines — Badr Airlines and Euroairlines.

Sudan to South Sudan with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 3 airports in Sudan offer flights to Juba Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Egypt to South Sudan

From Egypt you can fly non-stop from Cairo Airport, and arrive at the only destination in South Sudan: Juba. This is the only non-stop flight route from Egypt to South Sudan, operated by Egyptair.

Egypt to South Sudan with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 9 airports in Egypt offer flights to Juba Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Eritrea to South Sudan

From Eritrea you can fly non-stop from Asmara Airport, and arrive at the only destination in South Sudan: Juba. This is the only non-stop flight route from Eritrea to South Sudan, operated by Turkish Airlines.

Flights from Rwanda to South Sudan

From Rwanda you can fly non-stop from Kigali Airport, and arrive at the only destination in South Sudan: Juba. This is the only non-stop flight route from Rwanda to South Sudan, operated by Badr Airlines.

Rwanda to South Sudan with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Cyangugu Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Juba:

Most popular routes to South Sudan

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of South Sudan, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to South Sudan with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to South Sudan, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to South Sudan!

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