(MALAKAL) – Malakal International Airport (IATA: MAK / ICAO: HSSM) serves as the main aviation gateway for Upper Nile State and remains one of South Sudan’s key domestic airports. On Monday, 25 August 2025, scheduled passenger flights connect Malakal to the capital Juba, highlighting the essential role of air travel in linking the country’s states.
✈️ Arrivals: Monday, 25 August 2025
| Time | Flight | Origin | Airline | Aircraft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | KSH113 | Juba (JUB) | Kush Air | DH4 | Scheduled |
All times are in local timezone (South Sudan Time).
🛫 Departures: Monday, 25 August 2025
| Time | Flight | Destination | Airline | Aircraft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | KSH114 | Juba (JUB) | Kush Air | DH4 | Scheduled |
All times are in local timezone (South Sudan Time).
🌍 Top Routes from Malakal International Airport
Malakal’s busiest route is the domestic connection to Juba, operated three times per week by Kush Air. This route is a lifeline for passengers, humanitarian organisations and government missions travelling between Upper Nile State and the capital.
| Rank | Route | Weekly Flights |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Malakal – Juba | 3 |
🛫 Closest Airports to Malakal (HSSM)
Malakal is situated in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, near the Ethiopian and Sudanese borders. The following are the nearest airports offering alternative connections:
| Airport | Code | Distance | Country | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asosa | ASO | 326 km | Ethiopia | 51% |
| Gambela | GMB | 357 km | Ethiopia | – |
| Dembidolo | DEM | 369 km | Ethiopia | – |
| Rumbek | RBX | 374 km | South Sudan | – |
| El Obeid | EBD | 429 km | Sudan | 20% |
| Wau | WUU | 453 km | South Sudan | – |
| Juba | JUB | 521 km | South Sudan | 35% |
| Jimma | JIM | 606 km | Ethiopia | – |
| Bahir Dar | BJR | 660 km | Ethiopia | 44% |
| Khartoum | KRT | 678 km | Sudan | 48% |
Aviation in Malakal and Upper Nile State
Malakal International Airport plays a critical role in connecting Upper Nile to the rest of South Sudan. With limited road infrastructure and seasonal accessibility challenges, air travel is often the only reliable means of transport for both civilians and humanitarian operations.
The Malakal–Juba route is one of South Sudan’s most important domestic links, enabling passenger movement, delivery of supplies, and emergency medical transport. International aid agencies also frequently rely on Malakal as a logistical hub for operations in the Upper Nile region.
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