Khartoum KRT Airport Shuttle

Khartoum International Airport Shuttles
With easy access to the heart of all things Khartoum, finding your way to beautiful riverside resorts, downtown museums, and family-friendly parks is as easy as walking across the adjacent Africa Street. Book a shuttle either through local private companies or area providers to hop on and off, enjoying commitment-rides perfect for arriving to all-in-one locations.

Have your shuttle drop you off in a cool area of town by knowing where you’re headed, choosing between the quiet suburbs and university vibes of Khartoum North, also considering the central attractions surrounding Al Souq Al Arabi, a traditional downtown neighborhood that offers close access to the Republican Palace Museum, the famed Turkish Cemetery, as well as several lookouts of the Blue and White Nile. For a change of pace, head to the neighboring city of Omdurman instead, located across the river and home to several historic mosques, including the Al-Nilin Mosque along the iconic ‘Almogran river fork.

Make sure you’ve got your shuttle reservations organized and ready to go, printing out your confirmation email and keeping it inside a handy travel journal along with other bookings, one of the most popular in the area being the Italian-owned trips and experiences offered by Italian Tourism Company. Keep other personal documents (passport, driver’s license, and medical prescriptions) just as secure by scanning them and backing them up on a flash drive as well as a cloud service.

About Khartoum International Airport
Around the corner from every neighborhood, the centrally located Khartoum International Airport makes arriving to any downtown stay easy. Make it even easier by booking a room close to your flight, the best options being the professional Paradise Hotel, located in Ozone Park, as well as the festive Assaha Hotel, which provides earth-tone architecture and an outdoor courtyard on Africa Street. For something sleek and spacious, head to 5M Hotel instead, especially popular for its quiet surroundings and close access to bus stops.

If you arrive to your flight early, pass the time with what’s on-site. Start with some shopping, choosing between the lower level’s large STZ Duty-Free Shop and jewelry stand, each located after security, or the large food court and shopping mall complex on the upper level, home to several local vendors showcasing souvenirs, gadgets, and in-flight necessities. The airport also offers an outdoor garden on the ground level, as well as a massive mosque on the garden’s property, not to mention lux VIP lounges.

If you’re spending the duration of your trip near the airport, have fun with what’s close, checking out Africa Street Gardens for breezy lawns, tranquil paths, and easy access to the popular Pizza Corner restaurant. Other popular eateries include Hadramawt Restaurant, home to classic Yemeni cuisine, and Tanoor Inn, which provides traditional Indian across the street from Badr Park. Located on the southern end of the airport is Al Riyadh Family Park, popular in the community for its kid’s rides and on-site restaurant, while the north end of the airport is home to the Blue Nile Bridge, Al Salam Gardens, and the trendy art at Police House.

Khartoum Destinations
Standing as Sudan’s proud capital city, Khartoum is a riverside metropolis offering unique views of nature and ancient history. Get a backdrop for the area by understanding its culture first, checking out the National Museum of Sudan for Mesopotamian artifacts and rare glimpses into ancient mystery religions, afterward finding stately exhibits and Sudanese history at the Republican Palace Museum, especially adorned for its Egyptian tombs and on-site church. For a solid view of ‘Almogran’, the famous confluence of the Blue and White Nile Rivers, visit Tuti Island, located within the river and surrounded by the area’s three towns; Khartoum, Omdurman, and Khartoum North. The confluence is also visible from Al Mogran Family Park, a lush peninsula that connects to the White Nile Bridge, which crosses over Wad Dakeen Island.

Get lost in the woodsy trails of Al Sunut Forest when you get the chance, enjoying placid views of the water as well as preserved wildlife, or get found in the region’s local art scene, either by visiting Mojo Gallery’s one-of-a-kind paintings or the contemporary works at Police House. If you have time, check out the beauty of Omdurman as well, crossing the river to do some shopping at the festive Khalifa Square, afterward walking through the nearby Museum of the Khalifa’s House for early Sudanese artifacts and military weapons. Find joy at the end of the night by trying out the city’s best eateries as well, moving from the beloved European café ambiance of Ozone in the morning to dimly-lit Mediterranean at Al Nuba Restaurant by night.

Lounges at Khartoum Airport
- VIP Lounge: Located outside the international terminal in a separate building. Perks are unknown – travelers say to be weary of cash scams, and to demand receipts for every transaction.