QR (One world) & UA: WAS->KRT 4.8cpm
May 31, 2014, 4:32 pm
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QR (One world) & UA: WAS->KRT 4.8cpm
I noticed this but haven't played with it, but found $800-850 fares from Washington to Khartoum (KRT), Sudan, on both Qatar (OneWorld) and United flights in January & February 2015. This is 4.8cpm. I do not intend to proceed myself, but thought I would post.
May 31, 2014, 7:18 pm
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Intriguing. But add to the cost US$151 for a visa, plus the necessity of arranging a sponsor (can be your hotel) and a visa processing time of 4-6 weeks. http://www.sudanembassy.org/index.ph...d=128&Itemid=4
The visa cost isn't really the issue, it is the 4-6 weeks processing time that is the killer. Unless you hare two passports.
The visa cost isn't really the issue, it is the 4-6 weeks processing time that is the killer. Unless you hare two passports.
May 31, 2014, 10:34 pm
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Intriguing. But add to the cost US$151 for a visa, plus the necessity of arranging a sponsor (can be your hotel) and a visa processing time of 4-6 weeks. http://www.sudanembassy.org/index.ph...d=128&Itemid=4
The visa cost isn't really the issue, it is the 4-6 weeks processing time that is the killer. Unless you hare two passports.
The visa cost isn't really the issue, it is the 4-6 weeks processing time that is the killer. Unless you hare two passports.
May 31, 2014, 11:45 pm
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Intriguing. But add to the cost US$151 for a visa, plus the necessity of arranging a sponsor (can be your hotel) and a visa processing time of 4-6 weeks. http://www.sudanembassy.org/index.ph...d=128&Itemid=4
The visa cost isn't really the issue, it is the 4-6 weeks processing time that is the killer. Unless you hare two passports.
The visa cost isn't really the issue, it is the 4-6 weeks processing time that is the killer. Unless you hare two passports.
Jun 1, 2014, 12:29 pm
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Good information. Sounds like they are really encouraging foreign visitors...
Jun 1, 2014, 3:39 pm
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Spend one night there and walk around the pyramids at sunset and sunrise with just you and the desert around and you'll never go to Egypt anymore
Jun 1, 2014, 7:48 pm
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KRT has very little interest but 250kms north you have one of the most fascinating archeological site in the world... Meroë !!!
Spend one night there and walk around the pyramids at sunset and sunrise with just you and the desert around and you'll never go to Egypt anymore
Spend one night there and walk around the pyramids at sunset and sunrise with just you and the desert around and you'll never go to Egypt anymore
Jun 2, 2014, 1:22 am
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Accommodation around is almost non existent and you have to sleep in tents close to the site. A fascinating experience...
No problem at all with security.
Was there two years ago and had no problem at all. And I guess that's still the same.
Sudanese are very friendly and Sudan isn't South Sudan.
Probably safer than certain parts of Paris at night
Politic is one thing and the reality of a country is a completely different thing.
Same as Iran... Loved the country and the population. ^^
Jun 2, 2014, 5:15 am
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Jun 2, 2014, 5:41 am
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Jun 2, 2014, 6:09 am
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You really have the feeling you're in Italy, back to the early 50's.
Nothing changed and the architecture is just incredible ^
Some African cities are real gems but safety might be a problem from time to time
But NO problem at all neither with KRT nor ASM !
Jun 2, 2014, 6:39 am
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If you have time, money or miles to go there from KRT, ASM is a MUCH nicer city !!!
You really have the feeling you're in Italy, back to the early 50's.
Nothing changed and the architecture is just incredible ^
Some African cities are real gems but safety might be a problem from time to time
But NO problem at all neither with KRT nor ASM !
You really have the feeling you're in Italy, back to the early 50's.
Nothing changed and the architecture is just incredible ^
Some African cities are real gems but safety might be a problem from time to time
But NO problem at all neither with KRT nor ASM !
Jun 2, 2014, 6:54 am
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It looks like getting a visa is a time consuming process rather than an impossible process. I will make it work. If I still dont get the visa then I can get a full refund from United as I have done for other episodes of visa being denied.
Thanks. Any other suggestions/recommendations for a 7 day trip?
Thanks. Any other suggestions/recommendations for a 7 day trip?
Seems a bit long
Or spend extra time in the desert.
BUT never ever go south of KRT.
Never been to the coast except to Port Sudan. No interest !!