You might have booked a flight from these airports
or probably visited them just once or twice but it’s possible you don’t
know the capacity of these airports.
Never mind if you don't know much. Relax. Fasten your belts as we take you on a journey to Africa's 10 biggest Airports.
Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
Topping
the chart is this airport that flaunts many interesting things that
would dazzle your imagination. The airport is named as a tribute to one
of South Africa’s most important founding fathers; Oliver Reginald
Tambo, fondly known as O.R. by his peers, for his significant
contribution to the liberation of South Africa.
It is also Africa’s biggest and busiest airport. Perhaps, you have to visit the place to catch a glimpse of the thronging crowd always jostling to catch a flight.
Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt
Don't
be carried away yet! The journey has just begun. Second on the
countdown is Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt. It is the second
largest and busiest airport in Africa, offering service to over 65
international airlines.
In 2010, the airport was voted one of the three most improved airports in the 2010 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa
From Cairo, we’re drilling down to the third Africa’s third largest airport, Cape Town International Airport.
The airport is pitched approximately 20km from Cape
Town city centre and serves 8.4 million passengers a year. That's not
all; it has also established a reputation as Africa’s premier
international award-winning airport, consistently performing among the
best in the world in terms of customer service. What an amazing record!
King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa
Hello,
we’re still in the South Africa with the fourth on the countdown—King
Shaka International Airport, also known as La Mercy Airport. It is the
primary airport serving Durban, South Africa.
Located approximately 35km north of the city, it
opened to passengers on 1 May 2010, just over a month before the start
of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It serves 4.75 million passengers a year.
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
We are back to Egypt again with Sharm El-Sheikh Airport as the fifth biggest airport in Africa.
Sharm El-Sheikh is the second busiest airport in
Egypt after Cairo International Airport. In 2008, the Egyptian Airports
Holding Company announced plans to build a third new terminal at the
airport which will double its capacity from 7.5 to 15 million passengers
per year.
Hurghada International Airport, Hurghada, Egypt
Sprawled 5km southwest of El Dahar, Hurghada
Airport, the sixth on the log is currently served by one terminal. But
plans are already in top gear to make it a cynosure of all eyes while
passengers will have access to a wide variety of stores, duty-free
boutiques and restaurants.
Mohammed V International Airport, Casablanca, Morocco
Operated by ONDA (National Airports Office), the
airport is located 30km southeast of Casablanca and is the busiest
airport in Morocco with almost 7.3 million passengers passing through
the airport in each year. It was named after the late Sultan Mohammed V
of Morocco
Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria
Now we’re in Nigeria! The most populous country in
Africa. This airport located in Lagos, Nigeria and it’s the major
airport serving the country, with 6.3 million passengers a year. The
airport’s international terminal was modeled after Amsterdam Airport,
Schiphol. Named after former head of state, General Murtala Muhammed. It
was officially opened in March 1979.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
This is the 9th on the log. It is Kenya’s largest
airport, and the busiest airport in eastern and central Africa. It is
named after the first Kenyan Prime Minister and President Jomo Kenyatta.
Port Elizabeth International Airport, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
And here comes the last on the chart. Owned and
operated by the Airports Company South Africa, Port Elizabeth
International Airport is located approximately two miles south of the
city, earning it the nickname of the “Ten minute airport”, because it is
less than ten minutes’ drive from most major areas of the city.
Top 10 Biggest Airports In Africa – Largest Airports
| Rank | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Tambo International Airport | South Africa |
| 2 | Cairo International Airport | Egypt |
| 3 | Cape Town International Airport | South Africa |
| 4 | King Shaka International Airport | South Africa |
| 5 | Sham El-Sheikh International Airport | Egypt |
| 6 | Hurghada International Airport | Egypt |
| 7 | Mohammed V International Airport | Morocco |
| 8 | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | Nigeria |
| 9 | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Kenya |
| 10 | Port Elizabeth International Airport | South Africa |
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