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Recently, Skytrax, a renowned international airline assessment organization, in its 2023 report identified 10 top airports in the continent. South Africa dominated the regional ranking having four of the airports, with additional entries from Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, and Mauritius
Africa is emerging as a preferred global destination for travellers. The continent’s aviation landscape is now a formidable force, fostering crucial connections between Africa and the global community.
Recently, Skytrax, a renowned international airline assessment organization, in its 2023 report identified 10 top airports in the continent. South Africa dominated the regional ranking having four of the airports, with additional entries from Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, and Mauritius.
Cape Town International Airport, South Africa tops the list and has emerged as a premier international hub with modern infrastructure and a commitment to eco-friendly practices. The airport hosts 4.13 passengers per 10 square meters daily, catering to a discerning crowd.
The second slot also has been bagged by South Africa’s King Shaka International Airport, located in Durban. The terminal, covering 102,000 m2, can handle 7.5 million passengers annually. The third position, according to the survey went to Johannesburg International Airport, South Africa. It serves as the primary hub for domestic and international travel in South Africa. Since 2020, it is the Africa’s fourth busiest airport with a capacity for 28 million passengers per year.
Casablanca International Airport, Morocco came fifth in the pecking order. The airport handled 7.6 million passengers in 2022 and is a major hub for Royal Air Maroc, Royal Air Maroc Express, and Air Arabia Maroc.
Mauritius International Airport occupied the fifth position. The airport of the Island nation in the Indian Ocean is a strategic gateway with direct flights to Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe and is renowned for its commitment to passenger satisfaction and prime location.
Marrakech International Airport, Morocco was adjudged as the sixth largest airport. An international facility connecting Europe, the Arab world, and soon North America, its terminals are designed to handle 2,500,000 passengers annually.
Addis Ababa International Airport, Ethiopia, previously known as Haile Selassie International Airport, occupied the seventh position, which acts as the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines. The airport links Ethiopia and Africa to Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Kigali International Airport, Rwanda came to occupy the eighth slot in the pecking order. The airport links Kigali with Congo, Burundi, and Uganda. The terminal can accommodate 1.5 million passengers annually. Nairobi International Airport, Kenya, came to the ninth slot and is acting as a prominent connection for the East African countries. It handles over 26.5 million passengers yearly.
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Bloemfontein International Airport, South Africa occupied the tenth position. Formerly known as Bloemfontein International Airport, now renamed as Bram Fischer International Airport, it is an economic hub hosting over 300,000 passengers and 17,000 air traffic movements annually.
