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Tarco Aviation (previously Tarco Air) is an airline from Sudan that offers scheduled passenger flights. The airline has its hub at Khartoum International Airport (KTR) and offers a mix of domestic and international flights but mainly focuses on domestic. When fully operational, the airline flies to more than 70 daily flights across more than 10 destinations within North and Central Africa, as well as the Middle East.
The airline launched in 2009 as Tarco Air, originally flying domestically within Sudan with no international flights. Over the years, the airline has expanded its route network and is now one of the leading airlines within Sudan and other parts of North Africa. In 2018, the airline rebranded from Tarco Air and became Tarco Aviation, which is what it's known as to this day.
Baggage Policy
With Tarco Aviation, passengers are entitled to one carry-on bag and at least one free checked bag. The weight restrictions vary depending on your route.
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers are allowed one carry-on bag per person on all flights, regardless of the route. Those who are flying in Business or Economy may take 1 piece weighing no more than 7kg.
Checked Baggage
Passengers on domestic flights are given one free checked bag with a maximum weight of 25 kg (55 lbs).
Passengers on international flights are given two free checked bags with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs) per bag.
Excess Baggage
Any passengers who require excess baggage must pay for the extra weight per kilo. The exact price is determined by the route that passengers will take so it's important to check before departure.
Cabin Classes
Since Tarco Aviation operates short flights in and around Sudan in small airliner models, it is fair to say that the only cabin class available is Economy, however, this has not been confirmed by the airline.
Check-In
Passengers flying with Tarco Aviation can check-in for their flight online prior to their arrival at the airport or alternatively, once arriving, can check-in at the check-in desks for their Tarco Aviation flight.
Online Check-In
Passengers can complete their online check-in via Tarco Aviation's official check-in page. The information required to check-in is the last name on the booking and the ticket number.
Airport Check-In
For both international and domestic flights with Tarco Aviation, Airport check-in opens 3 hours before the scheduled flight departure and closes 1 hour before takeoff.
Food and Drink
On all flights, passengers are given a complimentary snack and a hot or cold drink to enjoy once in flight. This is served by the flight attendants once the plane has taken off. You may select the perfect meal prior to boarding the plane by simply entering your flight details and making a selection from what is available on your chosen route.
Destinations that Tarco Aviation flies to
Tarco Aviation flies to over 10 destinations across North and Central Africa and the Middle East, including Doha, Entebbe, Khartoum, Port Sudan, Riyadh and more.
Alternatives to Tarco Aviation
The following airlines operate similar routes to the ones operated by Tarco Aviation:
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Fleet
The airline has a fleet made up of a mix of Boeing and Fokker aircraft. Tarco Aviation uses plane models from the Boeing 737 family and the Fokker F50. It has more than 5 planes within its fleet at one time.
Hub Airport
Khartoum International Airport
Khartoum International Airport is an international airport in Sudan and the hub airport for Tarco Aviation. The airport is the main international airport within the country and is located in the capital, Khartoum. Tarco Aviation has been based at Khartoum International since it began flying in 2009. It mainly flies international flights to/from the airport but does have a select number of domestic destinations that it connects to as well. The airport itself has one runway and one terminal building. Khartoum International is expected to be replaced by a new airport in another part of the city in the near future.
Other airlines that are based at Khartoum International Airport include Sudan Airways, Nova Airways and Badr Airlines. Although, a number of other airlines fly to and from the airport, including Afriqiyah Airways, Cham Wings Airlines, Eintrean Airways, flydubai, Queen Bilqis Airways, Libyan Airways, SalamAir, Tchadia Airlines and more.
Seat Selection
Passengers flying with Tarco Aviation are able to select a seat onboard their flight prior to their arrival at the airport. They can be purchased at the time of booking or in the time leading up to your departure date. Due to operational and safety issues, not all seats will be available for selection.