Airports in South Sudan

South Sudan has 101 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #70 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 3 medium-sized airports and 3 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 97 are small airstrips, heliports (4) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in South Sudan

The main international gateways are Juba International Airport (JUB) in Juba. The capital, Juba, is served by Juba International Airport (JUB).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 3 cities across South Sudan, with 3 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Malakal International Airport (MAK) in Malakal, the southernmost Juba International Airport (JUB) in Juba. The highest airport is Wau Airport (WUU) at 1,529 ft (466 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in South Sudan — JUB — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, DR Congo (21 large/medium airports), Kenya (18 large/medium airports), Ethiopia (16 large/medium airports) and Sudan (10 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for South Sudan.