Juba International Airport
Airport Airport
Juba International Airport (JUB) is South Sudan’s main international airport serving the capital, Juba. It handles international and domestic flights and is the country’s primary gateway by air. Operations and services can vary with local conditions.
Terminal Guide for Juba International Airport #
Single main passenger terminal handling arrivals and departures for international and domestic services. Facilities are functional with separate areas for arrivals and departures within the same complex.
Getting to and From Juba International Airport #
Main options: taxi and prearranged transfers - central Juba typically 10-30 minutes by road.
- Taxi / private transfer: The usual means of getting to Juba city; use hotel transfers or official taxis where possible.
- Driving: Car hire and private drivers are available; road conditions and checkpoints can affect travel time.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Juba International Airport #
Essential passenger facilities with limited retail and services.
- Lounges: A small selection of airline or VIP lounges may exist.
- Food & drink: Basic cafés and kiosks.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi availability can be limited-carry a power bank.
- Accessibility: Basic accessibility services are available but limited-coordinate with your airline ahead of travel.
Tips for Juba International Airport #
- Juba airport procedures and services can be affected by the security situation; confirm flight status and entry requirements with your airline before travel.
- Arrange official taxi or hotel transfer for onward travel - official pickups are generally more reliable than ad hoc roadside options.
- Carry copies of important documents and have local contacts or airline helpdesk numbers handy, as on‑site services can be limited.
Weather & Climate near Juba International Airport #
Juba International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 38°C. Moderate rainfall (979 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain.
