Air travel across Africa is experiencing robust growth, reflecting rising demand for both regional and international travel.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported in January 2026 that African airlines led all regions in international travel growth, with revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) increasing 11.7% year on year.
This followed a strong performance in December 2025, when air travel across the continent rose by 10.3%, marking one of Africa’s busiest months in recent history.
10. Murtala Muhammed International Airport
9. Hurghada International Airport
8. Houari Boumediene International Airport, Algiers
7. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
6. Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport
5. Marrakech Menara International Airport
4. Cape Town International Airport
3. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
2. R. Tambo International Airport
1. Cairo International Airport
