JKIA ranks sixth in Africa by seat capacity

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been ranked as the sixth largest airport in Africa by total seat capacity, handling 567,644 seats in August 2026, according to the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). Cairo International Airport leads with 1.85 million seats, followed by Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with 1.25 million seats and O.R.

Tambo International Airport with 1.14 million seats. The total seat capacity in Africa increased by 8.8 percent in August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, with intra-African routes experiencing a 10.5 percent increase in seat availability due to network expansion, new routes, and the use of larger aircraft. North Africa holds the largest share of Africa's seat capacity at 41.9 percent, followed by Eastern Africa at 22.7 percent, Southern Africa at 18.3 percent, and Central and Western Africa at 17.1 percent.

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