Africa's 10 Busiest Airports in September 2026
Africa’s aviation market continued its expansion in September 2026, with scheduled airline capacity rising 9.4% year-on-year to 25.8 million seats, according to aviation data provider OAG. The post Top 10 busiest airports in Africa in Sep
Africa's scheduled airline capacity grew 9.4% year-on-year to 25.8 million seats in September 2026, indicating sustained demand recovery and expansion across the continent's aviation market. The concentration of traffic among the top 10 busiest airports suggests hub dominance persists, which has implications for route competition, airport infrastructure investment, and the bargaining position of carriers negotiating landing slots and fees.
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