{"id":25313,"date":"2023-12-26T20:34:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T20:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/top-10-best-international-airports-in-africa-in-2023"},"modified":"2023-12-26T21:18:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T21:18:50","slug":"top-10-best-international-airports-in-africa-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/top-10-best-international-airports-in-africa-in-2023","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 best international airports in Africa in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span><b>Africa is emerging as a preferred global destination for travellers, driven by a thriving tourism and business sector. The continent&#8217;s aviation landscape is now a formidable force, fostering crucial connections between Africa and the global community.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Skytrax, a renowned international airline assessment organization, revealed its <b>2023 report on the Best Airports in Africa.<\/b> South Africa dominated the regional ranking, with additional entries from Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, and Mauritius.<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Cape Town International Airport, South Africa<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is a premier international hub with modern infrastructure and a commitment to eco-friendly practices. The airport hosts 4.13 passengers per 10 square meters daily, catering to a discerning crowd.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. King Shaka International Airport, South Africa<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Located in Durban, it stands as a beacon of excellence among Africa&#8217;s best international airports. The terminal, covering 102,000 m2, can handle 7.5 million passengers annually.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Johannesburg International Airport, South Africa<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Serving as the primary hub for domestic and international travel in South Africa. Since 2020, Africa&#8217;s fifth busiest airport with a capacity for 28 million passengers per year.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Casablanca International Airport, Morocco<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Handled about 7.6 million passengers in 2022, ranking among the top 10 busiest airports in Africa. A hub for Royal Air Maroc, Royal Air Maroc Express, and Air Arabia Maroc.<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Mauritius International Airport<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A strategic gateway with direct flights to Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Renowned for its commitment to passenger satisfaction and prime location.<\/p>\n<p><b>6. Marrakech International Airport, Morocco<\/b><\/p>\n<p>An international facility connecting Europe, the Arab world, and soon North America. Terminals designed to handle 2,500,000 passengers annually.<\/p>\n<p><b>7. Addis Ababa International Airport, Ethiopia<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Formerly Haile Selassie I International Airport, it&#8217;s the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines. Links Ethiopia and Africa to Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.<\/p>\n<p><b>8. Kigali International Airport, Rwanda<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Serving Kigali and playing a vital role in connecting Congolese, Burundian, and Ugandan cities. The terminal accommodates 1.5 million passengers annually.<\/p>\n<p><b>9. Nairobi International Airport, Kenya<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A key connection point to East African destinations, quadrupling its capacity to host 26.5 million passengers yearly.<\/p>\n<p><b>10. Bloemfontein International Airport, South Africa<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Formerly Bloemfontein International Airport, now Bram Fischer International Airport. An economic hub hosting over 300,000 passengers and 17,000 air traffic movements annually.<\/p>\n<p><b>Source: Africanews<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\">Eritrea<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. Africa is emerging as a preferred global destination for travellers, driven by a thriving tourism and business sector. The continent&#8217;s aviation landscape is now a formidable force, fostering crucial connections between Africa and the global community. 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