Africa countries ranked by number of international airports 2024

As of 2023, the number of international airports in African countries varies significantly, reflecting each nation’s infrastructure development and connectivity. While comprehensive, up-to-date data on the exact number of international airports per country is limited, the total number of airports (both international and domestic) provides insight into the aviation landscape across the continent.

According to the CIA World Factbook, the following African countries have the highest total number of airports as of 2024:

Source: CIA World Factbook

It’s important to note that these figures encompass all types of airports, including both international and domestic facilities. The actual number of international airports in each country is typically a subset of the total number of airports. For instance, South Africa, with the highest total number of airports, has several major international airports, including O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport, and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.

While specific rankings based solely on the number of international airports are not readily available, the total number of airports provides a general perspective on the aviation infrastructure within African countries. For detailed and specific information regarding the number of international airports in each country, consulting official aviation authorities or government publications is recommended.

Africa countries ranked by number of international airports 2024

1. Egypt – 12 International airports

2. Nigeria – 8 International airports

3. Tunisia – 7 International airports

4. South Africa – 6 International airports

5. Kenya – 5 International airports

6. Ghana ,Tanzania , Zambia Gabon , Libya , Cape Verde , DR Congo – 3 International airports

7. Algeria , Morocco , Malawi Mauritania , Cameroon , Botswana , Zimbabwe Sudan – 2 International airports

8. Uganda , South Sudan , Somalia , Seychelles, Rwanda , Mozambique , Mauritius Senegal , Côte d’Ivoire,

Madagascar , Ethiopia , Eritrea , Djibouti , Guinea , Burkina , Liberia , Sierra Leone , Comoros , Burundi , Lesotho , Namibia , Swaziland , Benin , the Gambia ,

Guinea Bissau , Mali , Niger ,

Togo , Angola , Chad Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe – 1

International airport

Source: International Passenger Traffic, Airports Council International