Top 10 busiest airports in Africa 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 September 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .
In September 2026, Tunisia's Tunis–Carthage International Airport emerged as the country's top airport by scheduled outbound seat capacity, with approximately 460,000 seats, marking an 8.2% year-on-year increase. This represented a slight decline from its position in August, when it had about 530,000 seats, indicating a 70,000 seat drop month-on-month. However, the airport showed improved annual growth, rising from 7.3% to 8.2%.
Nigeria's Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos secured the ninth spot among Africa's busiest airports, with approximately 470,000 seats, reflecting a 24.1% year-on-year growth. This marked the strongest increase among the top 10 airports, surpassing Casablanca, which saw a 13.5% growth. Murtala Muhammed International Airport serves as Nigeria's primary international gateway, connecting the country to destinations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi held the eighth position, with about 520,000 scheduled outbound seats, growing by 11.9% year-on-year. The airport slipped from sixth place in August, where it had around 570,000 seats, experiencing a monthly decline of roughly 50,000 seats. However, its annual growth rate accelerated from 10.5% to 11.9%, contributing to its upward movement in the ranking.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is Kenya's main international gateway and a vital hub for East African air connectivity.
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