Aviation Stakeholders Identify Nigeria as Most Competitive Market in Africa
Chinedu Eze Nigeria has been identified as the most competitive market in Africa, following the increase in its international passenger throughput year-on-year. Apart from Nigerian experts, foreign airlines operating in
Nigeria has been identified as the most competitive market in Africa for international air travel, according to aviation stakeholders. This assessment is based on a 12.01% increase in passenger throughput from 2023 to 2024, reaching 4.85 million passengers in 2025. The country hosts major international flight routes through its major gateways in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Port Harcourt, with 20 foreign airlines operating about 200 flights weekly.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria reported a 6.48% increase from 2023, indicating a consistent upward trend in international travel. The Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos led the performance metrics with a 24.1% increase in scheduled seat capacity. Foreign airlines dominate over 90% of the Nigerian international passenger market due to the lucrative nature of the routes, high demand for premium cabins, and high yields per mile.
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