Top 10 busiest airports in Africa in March 2026Africa’s aviation sector continues its recovery and expansion, with major hubs in North, East, and Southern Africa dominating traffic volumes.
Recent aviation data for March 2026 shows that passenger demand and airline capacity remain concentrated in key international gateways, led by Egypt, South Africa, and Ethiopia.
Below are the 10 busiest airports in Africa for March 2026, ranked by airline seat capacity and traffic volume
1. :Cairo International Airport – Egypt O. R.
2. Tambo International Airport – South Africa Addis
3. Ababa Bole International Airport – Ethiopia
4. Mohammed V International Airport – Morocco
5. Cape Town International Airport – South Africa
6. Marrakesh Menara Airport – Morocco Houari
7. Boumediene Airport – Algeria Jomo Kenyatta
8. International Airport – Kenya Hurghada
9. International Airport – Egypt Murtala Muhammed
10. International Airport – Nigeria Cairo retains its position as Africa’s busiest airport, handling the highest seat capacity on the continent, with continued growth driven by tourism, international connectivity, and airline expansion.
Johannesburg and Addis Ababa follow as major continental hubs linking Africa to global markets. The ranking reflects strong dominance by North African and Southern African airports, while Lagos remains West Africa’s primary aviation gateway despite infrastructure and capacity constraints.
Source: Nairametrics
