Airport
El Obeid Airport (EBD)
El Obeid Airport serves as the main air gateway to El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State in central Sudan, and to surrounding towns in the region. Compare transfer options to El Obeid city centre and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About El Obeid Airport
El Obeid Airport is a public airport serving El Obeid (Al-Ubayyid), the capital of North Kordofan State in central Sudan. It acts as the main air gateway for the city and the wider Kordofan region, with domestic connections such as flights to Khartoum.
Located about 4 km southeast of the city centre, the airport has a single asphalt runway and a compact passenger terminal. Customs and immigration facilities are available, and the airport is operated by the government.
Access to El Obeid is mostly by taxi or private car, as public transport is limited and road conditions can vary. Travelers should allow extra time for the short journey into the city.
Passenger facilities are basic but include essential services and limited food and drink options. The airport remains an important regional transport link and has supported humanitarian operations in central Sudan.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
El Obeid Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building used for check-in, arrivals and departures.
Ground Transportation Services to and from El Obeid Airport
Transfers
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