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Juba International Airport

Juba, SS

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Juba International Airport

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.

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3.8/ 10

Rough

Ease of use5.0
Comfort & amenities4.5
Food & retail2.5
Ground access3.0
Reliability4.0
Lounges2.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Juba International Airport

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

Rough

Ease of use5.0
Comfort & amenities4.5
Food & retail2.5
Ground access3.0
Reliability4.0
Lounges2.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
20 min
editorial average, not live
Best way to city
About 10–20 min to central Juba (estimate)
Hotel, employer or NGO pick-up
On time
75%
of departures
Terminals
Terminal 3 for international flights (opened July 2026) plus two older terminals
Passengers / year
Not published per airport; South Sudan about 2 million in 2025, mostly at Juba (Civil Aviation Authority via Ecofin)

JUB security wait times

4 photos

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Sort your visa and yellow fever card before you fly

No visa on arrival; yellow fever certificate is checked on entry.

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.

Terminal

International flights use the new Terminal 3

Terminal 3 (opened July 2026) is the international terminal.

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.

Food

Bring cash in clean US dollars

Carry clean post-2017 US dollar notes; cards rarely work.

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.

Status

Lounges exist, but access rules aren't published

Terminal 3 has VIP and business lounges; access details unpublished.

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.

Live conditions

Right now at JUB

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

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

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

5.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

4.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

2.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

3.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

4.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.5

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual 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

On-time departures

75%

Typical security

20 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for JUB.

Updated Nov 5, 2026

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.

22 official 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/

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Juba International Airport and the Juba city center
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Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Hotel, employer or NGO pick-up
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Lounges
Lounges: Terminal 3 opened with VIP and business lounges, according to the inauguration coverage. Access rules, opening hours and prices have not been published. Ask your airline at check-in.
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Traveler Tips
Bring cash: clean, large-denomination US dollar notes printed in 2017 or later (UK FCDO). Most foreign bank cards don't work, and ATMs are scarce (UK FCDO, German Foreign Office).
9 tips & hacks
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Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Terminal 3 loungesNew international terminal
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Water
Refill points and bottle prices.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Juba International Airport and the Juba city center

This airport JUB
City center Juba

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

Terminal 3 (opened 16 July 2026) handles international arrivals and departures.
Before Terminal 3 opened, the airport ran two small terminals that could no longer cope with demand. Check with your airline which terminal your flight uses, especially for domestic, charter or humanitarian flights.
Locally, Terminal 3 is also called the 'ROCO' terminal, after the construction project that started in 2009.
Humanitarian and diplomatic flights are a big part of traffic. If you fly with a UN or NGO operator, follow your organisation's check-in instructions.
We could not confirm the layout of Terminal 3 (gate numbers, jet bridges or bus boarding) from two independent sources.

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

The airport is about 4–5 km from central Juba, roughly 10–20 minutes by car (HonestAirport estimate).
Pre-arranged pick-up: the safest option. Most visitors are collected by their hotel, employer or NGO. Agree the pick-up before you travel, because the UK FCDO calls minibuses and motorbike taxis (boda-bodas) extremely unsafe.
Taxis: we could not confirm an official taxi rank or fares. Agree the price in US dollars before you set off.
No public bus, train or airport shuttle service was confirmed.
Parking: we could not confirm car park locations or tariffs.

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To city center

Juba

~3.6 km

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Hotel, employer or NGO pick-up

The safest and most common way into town: most visitors are met by a pre-arranged car.

Time to city

About 10–20 min to central Juba (estimate)

Cost

Set by your hotel or organisation

Tip: The UK FCDO calls minibuses and boda-bodas extremely unsafe, so book your pick-up before you land.

Taxi

Taxis serve the airport, but we could not confirm an official rank or fares.

Time to city

About 10–20 min to central Juba (estimate)

Cost

Not confirmed; agree the price in US dollars before you leave

Tip: Agree the fare before you get in and have small, clean US dollar notes ready.

Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

Lounges: Terminal 3 opened with VIP and business lounges, according to the inauguration coverage. Access rules, opening hours and prices have not been published. Ask your airline at check-in.
Older listings name a paid 'Triple A' lounge in the old terminal. We could not confirm that it is still operating since the move to Terminal 3.
Food: we could not confirm the cafés or shops in Terminal 3 or their opening hours. Bring water and snacks, and expect to pay in US dollars.
Wi-Fi: not confirmed for Terminal 3. Don't count on airport Wi-Fi.
Sleeping: no hotel inside the terminal was confirmed, and travel guides advise against sleeping at the airport. Book a hotel in Juba that collects you from the airport.

basic

Terminal 3 lounges

Has Lounge

VIP and business lounges opened with Terminal 3 in July 2026; access rules, hours and prices are not published.

good

New international terminal

Accessibility

Terminal 3, opened on 16 July 2026, handles international arrivals and departures.

good

24-hour runway operations

Easy Transport

The Civil Aviation Authority lists the airport as open 24 hours; night flights have been possible since September 2025.

basic

Food and drink

Food

Outlets and opening hours in Terminal 3 were not confirmed; bring water and US dollars.

Editorial guide tricks

The markdown guide's highest-signal tactics before the data-backed tips below.

From Best Airport Tricks & Hacks

Bring cash: clean, large-denomination US dollar notes printed in 2017 or later (UK FCDO). Most foreign bank cards don't work, and ATMs are scarce (UK FCDO, German Foreign Office).
Arrange your pick-up before you land. The UK FCDO calls public transport, including minibuses and motorbike taxis (boda-bodas), extremely unsafe, and travel guides recommend a pre-booked hotel or company car.
Night flights: the Civil Aviation Authority lists the airport as open 24 hours, and night operations have been possible since 5 September 2025, so late departures are no longer unusual.
Connections: Addis Ababa (Ethiopian, Star Alliance) and Nairobi (Kenya Airways, SkyTeam) are the main hubs for onward flights to Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Entebbe (Uganda Airlines) and Cairo (EgyptAir) are alternatives.
Check your flight is still running: Turkish Airlines and flydubai have both suspended their Juba flights, and schedules change often.

01

SecurityTraveler Tips & Hacks

Get your papers right before you fly

No visa on arrival, and the yellow fever certificate is checked on entry.

Apply for the e-visa online or at a South Sudanese embassy and bring the approval. Your passport must be valid for at least six months. The UK FCDO reports that foreigners have been harassed or detained at Juba airport over yellow fever, visa and work-permit papers, so carry originals and copies.

Pro

Online e-visa available

Watch-out

Problems at the airport can mean detention

02

TransportTraveler Tips & Hacks

Arrange your pick-up in advance

Minibuses and motorbike taxis are considered extremely unsafe.

Most visitors are collected by their hotel, employer or NGO. If you take a taxi, agree the price in US dollars before you set off; we could not confirm an official taxi rank or fares.

Pro

Short drive into Juba

Watch-out

No confirmed public transport

03

LayoverTraveler Tips & Hacks

Connect through Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Ethiopian (Star Alliance) and Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) are the main links to the wider world.

Uganda Airlines to Entebbe and EgyptAir to Cairo are alternatives. Turkish Airlines and flydubai have suspended their Juba flights, so check that your itinerary is still operating.

Pro

Alliance connections

Watch-out

Few direct options

04

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

Lounge access isn't published

Terminal 3 has VIP and business lounges, but no public access rules.

Ask your airline at check-in whether business-class or elite passengers can use a lounge. Older listings name a paid 'Triple A' lounge in the old terminal; we could not confirm it is still open.

Pro

New lounges

Watch-out

No hours or prices published

Lounges, Food & Amenities

Hydration notes pulled from the editorial guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

Food: we could not confirm the cafés or shops in Terminal 3 or their opening hours. Bring water and snacks, and expect to pay in US dollars.

Entry requirements

South Sudan (SS)

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Published alerts

Editorial profile notes — not a live alert feed. Live operations are on Overview and in the panel below.

Published alerts

Typical operations snapshot — editorial, not live news. File dated Nov 5, 2026.

Moderate

Rated moderate: the UK FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan and warns that Juba airport may close or become inaccessible and flights may be cancelled at short notice; Germany has a travel warning and urges its citizens to leave.Turkish Airlines (Istanbul) and flydubai (Dubai) have suspended their Juba flights; check that your route is operating.On-time share, delay minutes, cancellations and security waits are HonestAirport estimates; the airport publishes no punctuality figures.

Typical delay mix from the same editorial snapshot — not a live feed. Current operations are on Overview.

Typical departure delays30 min · 25%

Typical arrival delays30 min · 25%

Typical cancellations0 min · 3%

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