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El Fasher Airport (ELF)

El Fasher, Sudan · medium airport · 13.615° 25.325° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeELF
ICAO CodeHSFS
Typemedium airport
NameEl Fasher Airport
MunicipalityEl Fasher
CountrySudan
ContinentAF
Latitude13.615° N
Longitude25.325° E
Elevation2393 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score500
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySudan
ISO Code
RegionEl Fasher
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+2
DST Offset
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving ELF

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (13.6°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

El Fasher Airport (ELF/HSFS) serves El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, Sudan, from a site close to the city center. It is a medium-sized domestic airport that supports scheduled Sudanese flights, humanitarian charters, and UN operations, making it a key gateway for Darfur. Its facilities are basic and operations can be sensitive to seasonal dust, heat, and security conditions.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors keep a printed copy of their ticket and travel authorization, plus a scarf or dust mask, because power, connectivity, and afternoon dust can make last-minute digital checks unreliable.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is close to central El Fasher, so taxis, motorized rickshaws, and hotel-arranged transfers are the usual options; there is no reliable ride-hailing. Agree on the fare in Sudanese pounds before departing and keep small notes ready. Allow extra time for checkpoints and security screening, especially when arriving or leaving during periods of instability.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to El Fasher Airport?
A: Service is mainly by Sudanese domestic carriers, plus humanitarian and charter operators; schedules are limited and can change quickly, so confirm with your airline or operator.

Q: How far is El Fasher Airport from the city center?
A: The airport is very close to El Fasher, usually a short 10-15 minute drive depending on traffic and checkpoints.

Q: Does El Fasher Airport have international flights?
A: It primarily handles domestic flights; international service is generally limited to humanitarian, UN, or special charter operations rather than regular scheduled routes.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: Expect basic terminal facilities with limited food, shops, and Wi-Fi; bring cash, water, and any essential supplies, and allow extra time for security checks.

AI-generated content · Generated Sep 29, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

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UYL Nyala Airport Nyala, Sudan 178.2 km 110.7 mi View →
ZLX Zalingei Airport Zalingei, Sudan 204.7 km 127.2 mi View →
ADV El Daein Airport El Daein, Sudan 260.7 km 162.0 mi View →
EGN Geneina Airport Geneina, Sudan 309.2 km 192.2 mi View →
NUD En Nahud Airport En Nahud, Sudan 348.1 km 216.3 mi View →

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