Travel advisory · SudanGovernments advise against all travel to Sudan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Darfur · avoid all travel · Spain, France, US
- Khartoum · avoid all travel · Spain, US
- Kordofan · avoid all travel · France, US
Also named by one government: Dinder National Park (Sennar State) (France), Djebel 'Aouînât region (France), Entire country (Spain), Omdurman (US), Sudan–Ethiopia border zone (France), Bir Tawil Trapezoid (UK), Hala'ib Triangle (UK)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | Advises against all travel | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel to Sudan for any reason | May 15, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Vor Reisen nach Sudan wird gewarnt; deutsche Staatsangehörige werden dringend aufgefordert, Sudan zu verlassen | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé, ensemble du territoire | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Port Sudan
Port Sudan is a Red Sea port city where travelers come for offshore reefs, boat trips and the old coastal town of Suakin nearby.
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Port Sudan is the main seaport and capital of Red Sea State, on the coast of northeastern Sudan. Its daily life is built around the harbor, ferries and cargo trade. Most travelers come for the sea: coral reefs and islands lie offshore, reached by boat from the city. The old port town of Suakin sits to the south along the coast, with coral-stone buildings from earlier centuries.
Trips here suit divers, snorkelers and anyone who wants a quiet coastal base with some history, and who can manage a basic city. Plan for the cooler months, from November to February, because summer is very hot and humid. Two or three days covers the town, a boat trip and Suakin. Fighting since April 2023 has changed travel to Sudan, so check your government's current advice and entry rules before you book anything.
Port Sudan in five
- Check your government's advice before you bookSince fighting began in April 2023, many governments advise against all travel to Sudan. Check the current advice from your own government before you pay for flights or a hotel.
- Read the conflict exclusions in your insuranceMany standard travel policies exclude war zones and countries under government travel warnings. Confirm in writing that your policy covers Sudan before you buy it.Travel insurance
- Get enough cash before you flyDo not count on card payments or ATMs in Sudan. Bring enough cash in US dollars or euros, and check the current rules for changing money before you arrive.Money and costs
- Carry printed visa and hotel bookingsOfficials and hotels may ask for paper copies of your visa and bookings. Keep a second set in your bag, apart from your passport.
- Test your mobile data before you landMobile networks in Sudan can be unreliable. Test your eSIM or roaming plan before you fly, and download offline maps for the town.Phones and eSIM
Things to do in Port Sudan
See all attractions in Port SudanNeed to know
- Currency
- Sudanese pound (SDG)
- Entry
- Visa needed for most passports; check the Sudanese embassy first
- Emergency
- Check local numbers with your embassy before you travel
- Tipping
- Not fixed; small tips for good service are appreciated
- Time
- UTC+2, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryMild, sunny
- FebruaryMild, dry
- MarchWarm, rising
- AprilHot, dry
- MayVery hot
- JuneVery hot
- JulyHot, humid
- AugustHot, humid
- SeptemberHot, humid
- OctoberHot, easing
- NovemberMild, warm sea
- DecemberMild, dry
Right now in Port Sudan
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 70%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 8%
Port Sudan
12:00 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today33°26°8%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Wed32°27°75%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 75%.
- Thu31°23°96%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 96%.
- Fri31°24°66%Friday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 66%.
- Sat33°26°48%Saturday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Sun31°25°77%Sunday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 77%.
Updated 08:07 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 458.9 SDG
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Suakinby road from the cityThe old port town on the coast, with its ruined stone buildings.
- Sanganeb Atollby boat from the cityCoral reefs and a marine national park, for snorkeling and diving.
- Red Sea Hillsby road from the cityA drive inland for mountain and desert scenery.
Before you go to Port Sudan
Rules for Port Sudan, checked
- Check your government's current advice on Sudan before you book. Many governments have advised against all travel there since 2023.Source
- Ask before you photograph ports, airports, bridges or military sites, as photography there can be restricted.
- Dress modestly in public. Port Sudan is a conservative Muslim city, so cover shoulders and knees, and dress more fully near mosques.
- Alcohol is banned in Sudan. Do not bring any into the country, and do not expect to buy it there.
- Visa rules change. Check the Sudanese embassy or consulate in your country before you apply.
Plan around Port Sudan
The wider country, its regions and entry rules.
Read the guideVisas and entrySudanese visa rules and what to prepare before you apply.
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, exchange and typical prices for a day in town.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData options and what to test before you fly.
Read the guideGetting aroundAirport, town and road travel in and near Port Sudan.
Read the guideWhere to stayWhere to base yourself in town and on the coast.
Read the guidePort Sudan FAQ
Is Port Sudan safe to visit now?
Many governments advise against travel to Sudan since fighting began in April 2023. Check their current advice before you plan.
Is Port Sudan worth visiting?
For divers and anyone who wants a Red Sea base, yes, if your government allows travel. The reefs off the coast and the old port town of Suakin are the main reasons to go.
How many days do you need in Port Sudan?
Two or three days covers the town, a reef boat trip and a day to Suakin, if conditions allow.
Do I need a visa for Sudan?
Most passports do. Check the Sudanese embassy or consulate in your country before you apply, because the rules change.
Can you dive at Sanganeb from Port Sudan?
Yes. Sanganeb Atoll is a marine national park offshore, reached by boat from Port Sudan. Book a licensed operator and check that trips are running.
What is the weather like in Port Sudan?
Hot most of the year, with the mildest weather from November to February. Summer is very hot and humid.