First Civilian Flight Lands at Khartoum International Airport since Outbreak of Conflict

In a landmark development for Sudan’s recovery, the first Sudan Airways civilian flight touched down at Khartoum International Airport (KRT) today, Sunday, February 1, 2026.

This arrival marks the official resumption of civil aviation at the nation’s primary gateway for the first time since the devastating conflict erupted in April 2023. The Sudan Airways flight,  was met with widespread attention as it signals a crucial step toward restoring the country’s link to the outside world and normalizing regional transit.