Major city · Sudan
Port Sudanبورتسودان
Spend 2 days in Port Sudan: one day for boardwalk, mosque, church and market; a second day for a short dive or snorkeling trip.
Port Sudan is Sudan's Red Sea gateway, with a compact waterfront, a historic mosque and church, a bustling boardwalk market, and easy access to dive sites like Sha'ab Rumi and Sanganeb. The city can be explored comfortably in two days, leaving time for a half‑day marine excursion.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SDG
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler sea, less wind)
- avoid Apr–Sep (high heat, stronger winds in Nov‑Dec can affect diving)
- Airport
- PZU
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
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- North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
- Sudan ↗Check your own government travel advice for Sudan before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Sudan ↗Major airports and land routes have been disrupted by the conflict; no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Sudan ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Sudan before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Port Sudan999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Port Sudan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars and Sudanese pounds in cash carry most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Sudan-wide
- SafetyPort Sudan is relatively safe for tourists staying in main areas; stay on main roads, avoid night travel on isolated routes, and keep cash secure.
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 Medical
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPZU Port Sudan New International Airport (Domestic flights from Khartoum; international links to Dubai, Jeddah, Cairo).
- Getting aroundRickshaws are the most direct for short trips; taxis and city buses also serve the waterfront and market areas.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)SDG 30–50
- Street or quick mealShawarma/kebabsSDG 70–120
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city)SDG 80–150
- Budget bedRed Sea Resort hut B&B, a night, per personSDG 38
- Mid-range bedCoral Hotel double room, a night, per roomSDG 300
- High-end bedCoral Hotel double room, a night, per roomSDG 350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SDG 150 · Mid SDG 250 · High SDG 400
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PZU Port Sudan New International Airport (Domestic flights from Khartoum; international links to Dubai, Jeddah, Cairo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jul
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Dec (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Port Sudan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rickshaws are the most direct for short trips; taxis and city buses also serve the waterfront and market areas.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sha'ab Rumi dive site
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Rickshaw to port, then live‑aboard boat (≈1 h boat ride)
Sanganeb Marine National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h total
Boat from port, 2 h travel
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Coral Hotel (formerly Hilton)
Central waterfront, rooms from US$250/night
Sudan Red Sea Resort
Rustic huts 30 km (19 mi) north, US$38/night B&B or US$96 full boardRustic huts 19 mi (30 km) north, US$38/night B&B or US$96 full board
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SDG 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- SDG 250–400 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Coral Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × SDG 300 | SDG 600 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × SDG 250 | SDG 500 |
| Airport‑to‑city taxi1 × SDG 120 | SDG 120 |
| Rickshaw ride (5 km)1 × SDG 30 | SDG 30 |
| One‑day dive package (boat + gear)1 × SDG 250 | SDG 250 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SDG 150 |
| Trip total≈ SDG 825 per person per day, bed included | SDG 1,650 |
2026 estimate in SDG; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | SDG 30–50 |
| Shawarma/kebabs | SDG 70–120 |
| Rickshaw ride (≈5 km) | SDG 30–50 |
| Taxi (city) | SDG 80–150 |
| Boardwalk ice‑cream | SDG 40–70 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to Khartoum via the old Kasala route is longer and can be unsafe; use the newer tarred road.
- Sea can be windy in November–December; check local dive operators before booking.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Medical
- 999
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Port Sudanبورتسودان
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Emergency
- Police999
- Medical999
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city center (taxi): ≈ SDG 120
- Rickshaw (5 km): ≈ SDG 30–50
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port Sudan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler sea, less wind) · avoid Apr–Sep (high heat, stronger winds in Nov‑Dec can affect diving)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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