List of Best Airports in Africa in 2024, Skytrax Report
- Skytrax World Airport Awards listed the top ten best airports in Africa in 2024, voted for by customers of over 100 nationalities
- The report revealed that South African airports dominated, with three including OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport
- Morocco in North Africa boasted two international airports on the list, while Kenya and Rwanda had one each
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Which are the best airports in Africa?
- 1. Cape Town International Airport - South Africa
- 2. Durban King Shaka - South Africa
- 3. Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport - South Africa
- 4. Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport - Morocco
- 5. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport - Mauritius
- 6. Marrakech - Morocco
- 7. Bole Addis Ababa International Airport - Ethiopia
- 8. Kigali International Airport - Rwanda
- 9. Cairo International Airport - Egypt
- 10. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) - Nairobi, Kenya
- How Larry Madowo exposed JKIA
Certain African airports are distinguished for their outstanding amenities, services, and overall traveller experience.
Skytrax World Airport Awards listed the top ten best airports in Africa in 2024.
The report revealed that South African airports dominated, with three airports on the list.
" The World Airport Awards are regarded as a quality benchmark for the world airport industry, assessing customer service and facilities across over 500 airports," the report stated.
Over 100 customer nationalities participated in the 2023-2024 survey, with travellers from across the globe taking part in the airport customer satisfaction survey to decide award winners.
Which are the best airports in Africa?
1. Cape Town International Airport - South Africa
Cape Town International Airport provides nonstop flights to more than 20 locations within South Africa and direct flights to select international airports.
It is approximately 20km from Cape Town's city centre.
According to South African Airways, it has state-of-the-art processing, high-class security, world-class duty-free shopping, several fast-casual dining options, and all the normal services that a traveller would anticipate, like currency exchange offices and phone kiosks.
2. Durban King Shaka - South Africa
King Shaka International Airport stands out among Africa's top international airports.
The terminal has a total floor space of 102,000 m2 (1,100,000 sq ft) and can accommodate 7.5 million people annually.
It offers several flights from Durban connecting to South African regional and international destinations.
3. Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport - South Africa
The airport, formerly known as Jan Smuts Airport, was renamed in honour of the former African National Congress (ANC) president, Oliver Reginald Tambo, a.k.a. OR Tambo.
It is one of the few airports worldwide that offers scheduled passenger direct flights between all six inhabited continents.
OR Tambo International Airport also acts as a continental gateway to numerous sub-Saharan nations.
4. Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport - Morocco
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport is the leading international airport in Morocco.
It served as the hub for Royal Air Maroc. The airport handles more than 10 million travellers a year.
The airport is connected to the Casablanca-Marrakech railway line, with a train station in terminal 2.
5. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport - Mauritius
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is the main international airport servicing the island nation of Mauritius.
The airport, which used to be called Plaisance Airport, is located at Plaine Magnien, 48 km southeast of Port Louis, the capital city.
6. Marrakech - Morocco
Marrakesh is a significant hub for travellers flying to and from Morocco. It is the second busiest airport in the North African nation.
The international facility handles flights from various European countries, Casablanca, Arab countries, and North America.
7. Bole Addis Ababa International Airport - Ethiopia
This is the primary airport servicing Ethiopia's capital city of Addis Ababa. It boasts four terminals and is the hub of the Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines noted Bole International Airport is one of Africa's busiest airports, serving over 22 million international and two million domestic travellers annually with its top-notch services.
8. Kigali International Airport - Rwanda
The primary airport servicing Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, is Kigali International Airport, formerly known as Gregoire Kayibanda International Airport.
It is also occasionally referred to as Kanombe International Airport. It also serves cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, and Uganda, making it a regional hub.
9. Cairo International Airport - Egypt
Cairo International Airport's history starts in the 1940s, when the American Air Force created Bayn Field, five kilometres from Almaza Airport, to support its allies in World War II.
The American forces evacuated after the war ended.
The base was turned over to the International Civil Aviation in 1945 by the Civil Aviation Authority. It was previously named King Farouk 1st Airport.
10. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) - Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is one of Africa's busiest airports and the gateway to East and Central Africa.
The airport boasts over 40 passenger airlines and 25 cargo airlines.
How Larry Madowo exposed JKIA
On Wednesday, April 10, TUKO.co.ke reported that journalist Larry Madowo had shared a video of the pathetic state of the drainage system at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
According to Madowo, passengers were always inconvenienced each time it rains, as the government had not fixed the leaking roofs.
The celebrated CNN international correspondent vowed to continue sharing videos on the state of JKIA until the issues were addressed.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
