The White Nile flowing through South Sudan

JUB Airport

UK to Juba

South Sudan · White Nile

Fly from London to the world's newest capital with RwandAir — one short hop through our Kigali hub, bags checked through, and the White Nile, the vast Sudd wetlands and genuine frontier-warmth waiting at the other end. English is South Sudan's official language.

1 Stop via Kigali (KGL)

11h 35m Fastest journey

3x Weekly Connections

£749 Fares from

Departures

Flights to Juba

Every RwandAir routing from London — pick the connection timing that suits you.

Best Fares

Latest Flight Tickets to Juba

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RW RwandAir

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheapest Flights From London Heathrow to Juba

1 Stop

JUB

Juba

£745

per adult · incl. taxes

Economy 23kg

Returning to London — same-week options

18:35 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 3h 05m · 11h 10m

16:00 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 5h 40m · 13h 45m

13:10 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 8h 30m · 16h 35m

Sample RwandAir schedules and fares shown for illustration. Every fare we quote includes all taxes, checked baggage, and our best-price promise — find it cheaper elsewhere and we match it, plus the difference.

One Check-In, All the Way

Your bags are tagged through to Juba at Heathrow — no re-checking in Kigali, ever.

Protected Connections

Minimum 60-minute guarantees at our hub. If a delay causes a missed link, we rebook you free.

A Hub That Feels Small

Kigali is one of Africa's easiest transits — walkable terminal, good coffee, no crowds.

Support in Transit

Our 24/7 team tracks every leg. Something goes wrong mid-journey? We already know and are on it.

Once You Land

Discover Juba

Nile sunsets, the great Sudd wetlands and a young nation writing its first chapters.

White Nile Riverfront

Sunset walks and fish restaurants along the world's longest river's western arm.

Juba National Museum

Ethnographic treasures from South Sudan's many peoples — a nation's story in one hall.

Vast wetlands and grasslands of the Sudd

The Sudd Wetlands

One of Earth's largest wetlands — a 320,000km² labyrinth of channels, birds and shoebills.

Boma & Badingilo Parks

Home to one of Africa's great land migrations — white-eared kob moving in their millions.

Juba Craft Market

Carved stools, beaded Dinka jewellery and woven baskets from all 60+ ethnic groups.

Kisra & Nile Perch

Sorghum flatbread with stews, and fresh Nile perch straight off the river.

Good to Know

Juba travel essentials

The practical details, handled before you pack.

Visa & Entry

UK citizens need a visa for South Sudan — apply through the e-visa portal or the Embassy, typically with an invitation letter or hotel confirmation. A yellow fever certificate is mandatory. We'll checklist everything with you.

Best Time to Visit

November to March is the dry season — accessible roads, comfortable riverside evenings and the best window for wetland and park expeditions.

Money & Payments

South Sudanese Pound (SSP), but clean US dollars are the practical currency for hotels and larger spend. Bring post-2013 notes in good condition; cards rarely work.

Language

A genuine surprise: English is South Sudan's official language — government, signage and business. Juba Arabic fills the markets. One of the easiest languages situations in our network.

Time Zone

EAT (GMT+2) — the same clock as Kigali, 2 hours ahead of the UK. Your 12:05 landing is also midday on your body clock. No jet lag to speak of.

JUB → City Centre

Juba International sits remarkably close — just ~5km from the city centre, a 10–15 minute drive. One of the shortest airport runs in our network. We arrange trusted transfers.

Questions

Juba trip FAQs

Not currently — RwandAir connects through its Kigali hub, and with just a 1h 45m second leg it's one of the quickest one-stop routings in our network at 11h 35m fastest. Bags are checked all the way through to JUB and the Kigali connection is guaranteed on a single ticket.

Both: UK passport holders need a visa — apply via South Sudan's e-visa portal or the Embassy, usually with an invitation letter or confirmed hotel booking; allow a couple of weeks. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory on arrival; get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure. Our team walks you through the full entry checklist so nothing surprises you at check-in.

On a through-ticketed RwandAir booking you're protected: the airline rebooks you on the next available Juba flight at no cost. Both legs are the same carrier, your bags are transferred for you, and our 24/7 team monitors the connection in real time.

Economy includes 23kg checked plus 7kg cabin on every leg, with the checked bag tagged straight through to JUB. Extra allowance — popular for NGO, mission and family travel — can be pre-booked through us at better rates than airport prices.

We'll always be straight with you: the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advises against travel to several regions of South Sudan, and conditions can change quickly. Juba itself is where most visits happen, typically for work, family and organisational travel. For any trip beyond the capital we plan around the latest FCDO advice, work with vetted local partners, and strongly recommend comprehensive insurance. Tell us your purpose and we'll give you an honest, current picture.

Yes — riverside and city-centre hotels, plus trusted transfers for the quick 10–15 minute ride from Juba International, can all be added to your booking. For the overnight Kigali connection, we can also arrange a transit hotel with shuttle so you rest between flights.