--- iata: JUB name: Juba International Airport city: Juba country: South Sudan lastUpdated: '2026-11-05' officialWebsite: 'https://sscaa.gov.ss/' sources: - 'https://sscaa.gov.ss/' - 'https://sscaa.gov.ss/services/aerodromes/' - >- https://eyeradio.org/kiir-inaugurates-jia-terminal-3-cites-positive-signal-to-the-world/ - >- https://eyeradio.org/kiir-to-commission-modern-terminal-3-at-juba-airport-on-thursday-minister-rizik/ - >- https://www.sudanspost.com/kiir-inaugurates-juba-airports-terminal-3-calls-for-accountability-in-public-infrastructure-projects/ - >- https://www.sudanspost.com/president-kiir-to-commission-new-juba-international-airport-terminal-3-on-thursday/ - >- https://www.onecitizendaily.com/index.php/2026/07/17/president-kiir-inaugurates-terminal-3-at-juba-international-airport/ - >- https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-infrastructures/2506-56784-south-sudan-sets-official-opening-date-for-long-awaited-terminal-3-at-juba-international-airport - >- https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/juba-airport-upgrades-night-flights-reshape-travel-landscape - >- https://newsaero.info/en/article/aeroports/juba-intl-airport-successfully-realise-its-first-night-operation - 'https://www.flightsfrom.com/JUB' - 'https://www.directflights.com/JUB' - >- https://ugandairlines.com/destinations/flights/ebb/jub/flights-from-entebbe-to-juba - 'https://www.kenya-airways.com/en_ss/' - 'https://evisa.gov.ss/' - 'https://ss.usembassy.gov/traveling-to-south-sudan/' - 'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan' - >- https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/suedsudan-node/suedsudansicherheit-244250 - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juba_International_Airport' - 'https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/juba-airport-guide.htm' - 'https://www.loungedeal.com/airport-lounges/juba-airport-jub/triple-a-lounge' - >- https://www.airports-info.com/useful-info/juba-international-airport-where-to-stay/ quickFacts: - >- Juba International Airport (IATA JUB / ICAO HJJJ) is South Sudan's main international gateway, a few kilometres north-east of central Juba. Local time is UTC+2 (Central Africa Time). - >- Traffic: no airport-level passenger figure is published. Civil Aviation Authority data cited by Ecofin show South Sudan handled about 2 million passengers and 15,000 aircraft movements in 2025, most of them at Juba. The airport is also the country's main base for humanitarian and diplomatic flights. - >- Terminal 3, a new international terminal for arrivals and departures, was inaugurated by President Salva Kiir on 16 July 2026. It replaced the two cramped older terminals for international flights. - >- One runway (13/31, 3,100 m, asphalt), lengthened from 2,400 m during the China-backed 2018–21 renovation. The Civil Aviation Authority lists the airport as open 24 hours, and night flights have been possible since September 2025. - >- Scheduled international flights in November 2026: Ethiopian Airlines to Addis Ababa (the busiest route), Uganda Airlines to Entebbe, Kenya Airways to Nairobi, EgyptAir to Cairo, and the Sudanese carriers Badr Airlines and Tarco Aviation to Port Sudan. - >- Alliances: Ethiopian and EgyptAir are Star Alliance members, and Kenya Airways is in SkyTeam. Turkish Airlines' Istanbul flights and flydubai's Dubai flights are suspended. bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Sort your visa and yellow fever card before you fly detail: >- There is no visa on arrival in Juba. Apply for the e-visa online (download the approval and bring it) or through a South Sudanese embassy. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required and is checked on entry. The UK and German foreign offices report that foreigners have been held at the airport over vaccination, visa and work-permit papers, so carry originals and copies. summary: No visa on arrival; yellow fever certificate is checked on entry. category: timing - label: Terminal title: International flights use the new Terminal 3 detail: >- Terminal 3 opened on 16 July 2026 and handles international arrivals and departures. It replaced two small, overcrowded older terminals for international traffic. Check with your airline which building to go to, especially for domestic, charter or humanitarian flights. summary: Terminal 3 (opened July 2026) is the international terminal. category: terminal - label: Food title: Bring cash in clean US dollars detail: >- Cash is king in Juba. The UK FCDO advises bringing clean, large-denomination US dollar notes printed in 2017 or later, and Germany's Foreign Office says most foreign bank cards are not accepted. ATMs are scarce. We could not confirm food outlets or opening hours in Terminal 3, so carry water and a snack. summary: Carry clean post-2017 US dollar notes; cards rarely work. category: food - label: Status title: 'Lounges exist, but access rules aren''t published' detail: >- Terminal 3 opened with VIP and business lounges, according to the inauguration coverage. Neither the airport nor the airlines publish access rules, opening hours or walk-in prices. Older listings name a paid 'Triple A' lounge in the old terminal, but we could not confirm it is still open. Ask your airline at check-in whether business-class or elite passengers get lounge access. summary: Terminal 3 has VIP and business lounges; access details unpublished. category: status lounges: [] waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 3.8 slug: jub region: Africa --- > Markdown for [/airports/jub](/airports/jub). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/jub) - [Lounge directory](/airports/jub/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Juba International Airport (JUB) Juba, South Sudan · Africa Juba is South Sudan's gateway, with flights to Addis Ababa, Entebbe, Nairobi, Cairo and Port Sudan and a busy flow of UN and humanitarian aircraft. The new Terminal 3, opened in July 2026, finally gives international passengers a modern building. Expect strict document checks (visa in advance, yellow fever certificate), cash-only habits and few confirmed facilities. The UK and Germany advise against all travel to South Sudan. ## Airportist Score **3.8 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 5.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 4.5 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 2.5 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 3.0 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 4.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 2.5 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: Not published per airport; South Sudan about 2 million in 2025, mostly at Juba (Civil Aviation Authority via Ecofin) - Terminals: Terminal 3 for international flights (opened July 2026) plus two older terminals - Typical security: 20 min - On-time: 75% - Disruption: moderate ## Best for - Connections via Addis Ababa (Star Alliance) and Nairobi (SkyTeam) - Humanitarian, NGO and diplomatic travel - A new international terminal since July 2026 ## Watch out for - No visa on arrival; yellow fever certificate checked - Foreigners have been detained at the airport over paperwork - Cards rarely work; bring clean post-2017 US dollar notes - The UK and Germany advise against all travel; the airport may close at short notice ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/jub/lounges.md) (free) - [Map](/airports/jub/map.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/jub/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/jub/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/jub/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/jub/water.md) (free) - [Visa](/airports/jub/visa.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/jub/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/jub/disruptions.md) (free)