Khartoum Airport Reopens After Two Years of War-Torn Silence
In a long-awaited moment of celebration, Sudan Airways' first scheduled commercial flight since the start of the country's civil war touched down at Khartoum International Airport on Sunday. The flight, which carried dozens of passengers from Port Sudan to the capital city, marked the airport's reopening after more than two years of being closed due to ongoing conflict.
The Sudanese government has been working to assert its control over the capital city, which was previously controlled by a rival military group, following years of fighting between top generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo. The war began in April 2023 and has since ravaged towns and cities across Sudan, killing tens of thousands of people and forcing millions to flee their homes.
According to officials, the airport is now ready to welcome up to four flights daily, with ticket prices starting at $50. This reopening is seen as a significant step towards reconnecting Khartoum to other regions in Sudan. The airport's reopening also comes after the military announced regaining full control of the capital from its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, in March last year.
The celebrations at the airport were palpable, with officials describing scenes of jubilation following the arrival of the plane. However, the war-torn country still faces a humanitarian crisis, particularly in Darfur, where mass displacement and violence continue to plague the region.
As one UNICEF spokesperson put it, "Reaching a single child can take days of negotiation, security clearances, and travel across sand roads under shifting frontlines." The situation in Sudan remains fragile, but the reopening of the airport offers a glimmer of hope for reconnecting with the rest of the world.
In a long-awaited moment of celebration, Sudan Airways' first scheduled commercial flight since the start of the country's civil war touched down at Khartoum International Airport on Sunday. The flight, which carried dozens of passengers from Port Sudan to the capital city, marked the airport's reopening after more than two years of being closed due to ongoing conflict.
The Sudanese government has been working to assert its control over the capital city, which was previously controlled by a rival military group, following years of fighting between top generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo. The war began in April 2023 and has since ravaged towns and cities across Sudan, killing tens of thousands of people and forcing millions to flee their homes.
According to officials, the airport is now ready to welcome up to four flights daily, with ticket prices starting at $50. This reopening is seen as a significant step towards reconnecting Khartoum to other regions in Sudan. The airport's reopening also comes after the military announced regaining full control of the capital from its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, in March last year.
The celebrations at the airport were palpable, with officials describing scenes of jubilation following the arrival of the plane. However, the war-torn country still faces a humanitarian crisis, particularly in Darfur, where mass displacement and violence continue to plague the region.
As one UNICEF spokesperson put it, "Reaching a single child can take days of negotiation, security clearances, and travel across sand roads under shifting frontlines." The situation in Sudan remains fragile, but the reopening of the airport offers a glimmer of hope for reconnecting with the rest of the world.
! So finally Khartoum Airport is open again after all that war 
. It's crazy to think that it was closed for two whole years 
. I feel bad for the people who lost their homes and loved ones during the conflict 
. But at least this reopening means they can get back to some normalcy, right? 
And $50 flights are pretty affordable, hope many people can take advantage of it 
. Sudan still has a long way to go, but every little step counts, I guess... Interesting! 
and I'm literally so hyped!!! finally some good news from Sudan 
it's amazing to think that they're already planning to have up to 4 flights daily with ticket prices starting at $50 
but this is definitely a step in the right direction 
. It's like the city is finally exhaling after years of tension 
. But, let's not forget, there are still millions who have been displaced and are struggling to get back on their feet 
. I hope they'll be able to benefit from this reopening soon. And, wow, $50 for a flight? That's crazy cheap! 
. Maybe it's the start of something good for Sudan's economy? 
But, what really gets me is how fragile the situation is. Like, there are still UNICEF staff who have to negotiate just to reach one child 
. Anyway, it's a small step towards peace, but I'm all for it! 
i mean its not like they dont need it or wut but still yay! 
the gov's work been doin for ages 2 get ths back online, & now its gonna be all abt welcomin flights daily 4 like $50 lol. u can feel the jubilation @ airport tho 
, thats wot we need 2 see change 2
ugh airport reopening is good news for anyone who's been stuck in khartoum forever lol 
but can we talk about the infrastructure here? like seriously, 2 years without flights and now they're expecting 4 daily flights to just magically make everything better? it's not like it's a simple matter of 'oh yeah, flights are back so let's all just forget about everything else' 
but ur right, war still goin on n stuff, like in darfur 
. i no we gotta support da ppl, but seriously wot's goin on 
... hope dey keep workin on dat humanitarian crisis tho 
. We need more support for those affected by mass displacement and violence, especially from organizations like UNICEF who are doing their best to reach children in desperate situations 
. The situation in Sudan is fragile, but this airport reopening gives me hope that things will start to look up soon 
.
, so finally Khartoum Airport is open again 
. I feel bad for the people who lost their homes and families, it's just devastating 
. Only time will tell if everything will stay stable 
. But for now, let's celebrate small wins 
u feel? the gov's all like they're doin somethin but its just more of the same old cycle of violence & power struggles 
but let's not get too hyped yet 
, $50 flights cant be beat though lol! its crazy how a flight back to khartoum can cost less than 1/10th what i pay for a weekend getaway from london 
anyway, seriously though the situation in sudan is still super dire and we need to keep supporting the people there and keeping them safe 
. I hope this reopening brings some stability to the country & helps them get back on track, both economically & humanitarily 
.
Sudan Airways just landed at Khartoum Airport after 2 years! It's like, super symbolic that commercial flights are happening again 
️ especially after all they've been through.