Sudan · Safety report last updated
As of July 2026, Port Sudan scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: elevated risk — reconsider. No — Port Sudan is not safe for travelers due to extreme conflict and official warnings. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (high risk).
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Sudan · Assessed 29 July 2026
18
/ 100
Safer than ~6% of countries
Score capped at 18 — Level 4 advisory — "Do Not Travel". No other indicator can raise the score above this.
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan because of the ongoing military conflict in Khartoum and other parts of the country.”
Updated 2026-05-11T15:07:13Z
Full advisory →Avoid all travel
“Canada's official risk level for Sudan: avoid all travel.”
Updated 2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
HighWhile specific data for Port Sudan is limited, the general conflict and instability across Sudan indicate a high risk of violent crime, including robbery.
Pickpocketing
ModerateSpecific pickpocketing data for Port Sudan is unavailable, but it is a common risk in areas with instability and potential crowds.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Extremely Negative
31/100
Official government advisories universally recommend against travel, indicating an extremely unsafe environment for visitors.
No — Port Sudan is not safe for travelers due to extreme conflict and official warnings.
All official government advisories strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Sudan, including Port Sudan, due to ongoing military conflict and instability. The composite safety index is critically low, reflecting severe risks across multiple categories.
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Full briefing
Port Sudan is not safe for travelers. All official government advisories, including those from the UK, Canada, and the U.S., strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Sudan due to the ongoing and severe military conflict. The composite safety index for the country is critically low at 18/100, reflecting extreme risk across all major safety categories, including conflict, terrorism, and rule of law.
The situation on the ground is dire, with reports indicating that \"Nowhere in Sudan is safe any more\" (eda.admin, Apr 2026). While there have been recent reports of airlines auditing Port Sudan's airport and planning to resume flights (Sudan Tribune, May 2026), this activity occurs against a backdrop of widespread conflict and instability across the nation. Drone attacks have been reported in other parts of Sudan (Arab News, Apr 2026), and the U.S. government has maintained its \"Do Not Travel\" advisory (TheTravel, May 2026).
Given the extreme conflict, travelers face a high risk of violent crime, including robbery. While specific data on pickpocketing in Port Sudan is unavailable, it remains a potential risk in any unstable environment. Furthermore, reports indicate that bribery during interactions with public officials is a concern (UN SDG Global Database, 2018). Travelers should also be aware of global health alerts for Polio, Dengue, and Measles, and the country's limited healthcare infrastructure (7 beds per 10k). The extreme heat in July, with highs around 45°C, poses an additional health hazard.
In light of the overwhelming official warnings and the volatile security situation, travel to Port Sudan is strongly advised against. If travel is unavoidable, travelers must heed all government advisories, ensure they are fully vaccinated, and be prepared for potential bribery and a generally high-risk environment. However, the safest course of action is to avoid travel to Sudan entirely.
06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 5 Port Sudan districts for visitors, 4 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Port Sudan safety map.
Industrial AreaavoidLimited visitor access and potential for increased security risks.
Port Sudan CornichecautionGenerally safer due to visibility, but still requires vigilance, especially after dark.
Downtown Port SudancautionModerate risk; petty crime and potential for scams exist, be aware of surroundings.
Residential Neighborhoods (General)cautionVaries greatly; exercise caution and avoid displaying wealth.
Port FacilitiescautionAccess may be restricted; be aware of security personnel and potential for petty theft.
07 · After Dark
While specific data for Port Sudan is limited, the general conflict and instability across Sudan indicate a high risk of violent crime, including robbery.
After dark, be most careful around Industrial Area, Port Sudan Corniche, Downtown Port Sudan, Residential Neighborhoods (General). Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Trip Profiles
Who's travelling changes which risks matter. These re-weight Port Sudan's category data for common trip types — same data, different emphasis. Run your own profile from the interactive checker.
09 · Questions
No — Port Sudan is not safe for travelers due to extreme conflict and official warnings. All official government advisories strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Sudan, including Port Sudan, due to ongoing military conflict and instability. The composite safety index is critically low, reflecting severe risks across multiple categories. (Assessed 29 July 2026.)
Field research flags Industrial Area as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Port Sudan ranks #1 of 3 Sudan destinations we've assessed, scoring 18/100. See the Sudan safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry 82% of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries 18%. Full methodology.
Browse the Sudan safety overview or all destinations. Raw data: port-sudan.json (CC BY 4.0).
