Khartoum Airport reopened to civilian flights after 921 days

Khartoum International Airport , overshadowed by clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) , has reopened to civilian air traffic after 921 days . A statement on the airport's official website read, " A Badr Airlines plane has just landed at Khartoum International Airport ."

The statement emphasized that the airport officially reopened with this flight, adding, " This development is an important step in the recovery process of the Sudanese aviation sector and the gradual revival of air transportation ."

A Badr Airlines flight carrying passengers departed from Port Sudan and returned to the eastern city after a brief landing. The airport was one of the first targets of the conflict on April 15, 2023 , and was heavily damaged.

More than 14 million people displaced

More than 14 million people have been internally and internationally displaced in Sudan's civil war, which has raged since 2023. The army has regained control of the capital, Khartoum, and the central part of the country, while NGO troops have withdrawn to western regions.

The reopening of Khartoum Airport is considered a critical step in terms of both reviving domestic transportation and faster delivery of international aid.