Let’s take a look at the top 5 Busiest airports in Africa. These airports serve millions of travellers each year. These airports happen to be the biggest on the continent.
1 Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
Tambo International Airport is the main gateway into and out of South Africa. The airport, which can serve 16 million passengers a year, is also the largest airport in the country. The airport is located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and has two of the longest runways in the world. This design helps reduce drag during takeoff and landing.
The airport was named Johannesburg International Airport in 2006 after government policy in 1994 prohibited airports from being named after politicians. However, President Tambo’s statue symbolizes his return from exile after 30 years.
Top 5 Busiest Airports In Africa
2 Cairo International Airport, Egypt
Cairo International Airport is the busiest airport in Egypt and the second busiest in Africa. The airport is located just 40 kilometers from the iconic Pyramids of Giza, making it a major destination for tourists. The airport has three terminals and is the hub of Star Alliance member EgyptAir. In the 1940s, it was very important for an airport to transport 200 passengers per hour. There was also a famous hijacking incident in 1970 when a plane flying from Amsterdam to New York had to land there.
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3 Cape Town International Airport, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport is second only to Johannesburg’s Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport and is a symbol of the city’s modern appeal. The airport meets the needs of not only regular travelers but also business travelers with its meeting rooms. It is also home to Spur Steak Ranches, the largest restaurant in Africa. The airport won the “Africa’s Best Airport”, “Africa’s Best Airport” and “Africa’s Best Airport” awards in 2022. These airports exemplify Africa’s commitment to improving international standards and making it an international travel destination.
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4. Mohammed V International Airport, Morocco
The Mohammed V International Airport, located in Casablanca, Morocco, has emerged as a prominent player in the African aviation landscape, a recent report by Airports Council International (ACI) indicated.
The data for 2022 revealed that the Moroccan airport secured the fourth position among the continent’s busiest airports, reinforcing its status as a vital gateway to Africa.
In 2022, a staggering seven billion air passengers traveled across the world’s 41,700 commercial airports, marking a remarkable over 50% increase compared to the previous year.
5.Hurghada International Airport, Egypt
It is located in Egypt and the fifth most busiest airport in Africa. It is the second busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport and an important destination for leisure flights mainly from Europe.