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SS South Sudan: how to get around

Ride apps, airports, driving side and the latest UK travel advice for South Sudan, with a ticket finder to plan your journey.

Travel advice right now

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Quick facts

Capital
Juba
Currency
South Sudanese pound (SSP)
Languages
English
Driving side
They drive on the right
Phone code
+211
Region
Middle Africa

Ride apps

We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for South Sudan from the companies' own websites, so we are not guessing. Local taxis and local apps usually exist; ask your hotel or the airport information desk for the trusted option.

Main airports

  • JUB Juba Airport · Juba
  • MAK Malakal Airport · Malakal
  • WUU Wau Airport · Wau

All 3 main passenger airports we hold for South Sudan (OurAirports), capital-city airports first, then A to Z. Use the ticket finder above to search a flight.

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Airports listed are the main passenger airports we hold for each country. For a smaller airport, use the next option.

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Getting around South Sudan

We have not added a full getting-around guide for South Sudan yet. See the confirmed ride apps, airports and travel advice above, and use Rome2Rio in the ticket finder to see routes.

Frequently asked questions about getting around South Sudan

Which side of the road do they drive on in South Sudan?

In South Sudan, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

What is the currency in South Sudan?

The currency is the South Sudanese pound (SSP).

Which ride-hailing apps work in South Sudan?

We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for South Sudan from the companies' own websites, so we do not list one.

What are the main airports in South Sudan?

Main airports with scheduled passenger flights include Juba Airport (JUB), Malakal Airport (MAK), Wau Airport (WUU).

What is the phone code for South Sudan?

The international dialling code for South Sudan is +211.

Is it safe to travel to South Sudan?

We do not rate safety ourselves. The UK government's travel advice for South Sudan is shown at the top of this page with its current warning level and the date it was last updated. Read the full advice before you book, because other governments may advise differently.

Sources: ride-app company websites, UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0), OurAirports, Wikidata, Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data last built 13 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us and we will fix it.