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(MALAKAL) – Malakal International Airport, one of South Sudan’s key regional airports, plays a vital role in connecting Upper Nile State to the capital, Juba, and other nearby hubs. Despite operating with limited scheduled services, the airport remains a critical gateway for travellers and cargo in the region.

For Thursday, 21 August 2025, the airport is scheduled to handle one arrival and one departure, both operated by Kush Air.

Arrivals – Malakal International Airport (21 August 2025)

Time Flight Origin Airline Aircraft Status
8:30 AM KSH113 Juba Kush Air DH4 Scheduled

All times are in local time (GMT +2).

Departures – Malakal International Airport (21 August 2025)

Time Flight Destination Airline Aircraft Status
9:00 AM KSH114 Juba Kush Air DH4 Scheduled

All times are in local time (GMT +2).

Routes from Malakal

Currently, the most frequent connection from Malakal is to Juba, with three scheduled flights per week, all operated by Kush Air. This makes Juba the primary air link for passengers and goods from Malakal to the rest of South Sudan and beyond.

Nearby Airports

For travellers seeking alternative connections, several regional airports are located within short to moderate distance of Malakal:

Airport Code (ICAO) Distance from Malakal FlightRadar24 Rating
Asosa, Ethiopia ASO / HASO 326 km 51%
Gambela, Ethiopia GMB / HAGM 357 km
Dembidolo, Ethiopia DEM / HADD 369 km
Rumbek, South Sudan RBX / HSMK 374 km
El Obeid, Sudan EBD / HSOB 429 km 20%
Wau, South Sudan WUU / HSWW 453 km
Juba, South Sudan JUB / HJJJ 521 km 35%
Jimma, Ethiopia JIM / HAJM 606 km
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia BJR / HABD 660 km 44%
Khartoum, Sudan KRT / HSSK 678 km 48%

Key Notes for Travellers

  • Kush Air is the main airline serving Malakal, providing the only scheduled commercial flights between the city and Juba.

  • The Malakal–Juba route remains crucial for government, humanitarian, and business travel, as well as for connecting with international flights via Juba International Airport.

  • Travellers should always confirm flight times with the airline or local airport authorities due to possible last-minute changes.

Disclaimer

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2025-08-21