Port Sudan New International Airport — Port Sudan, Sudan

Port Sudan New International Airport, coded PZU, serves Sudan's principal Red Sea port city, long valued as the country's main maritime outlet and, more recently, as a critical lifeline during periods of severe disruption elsewhere in the country. When conflict engulfed Khartoum in 2023 and forced government functions and aid operations to relocate, PZU took on outsized importance as one of the few reliably functioning gateways for diplomats, evacuees, and humanitarian cargo entering Sudan. In calmer times, the airport and city also serve travelers drawn to the Red Sea's coral reefs and wreck-diving sites, among the least crowded in the region. Port Sudan's economy has historically centered on shipping, fishing, and trade routes connecting Sudan to Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf across the water. PZU's runway and terminal infrastructure remain relatively modest compared with major regional hubs, reflecting the city's role as a strategic rather than high-volume gateway.