The landscape of African aviation continues to evolve, with southern and northern hubs dominating the latest rankings for the continent’s best air travel gateways. According to the 2026 World Airport Awards, which are determined by prestigious customer-voted surveys, Cape Town International Airport has secured the top position as the premier airport in Africa. South Africa maintains a commanding presence in the aviation sector, claiming three of the top four spots. Cairo International represents North Africa at number six, while the island nation of Mauritius maintains its reputation for quality at number seven. East Africa sees strong representation through Rwanda’s Kigali at number eight and Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa at number nine.

Source: Daily Nation April 03, 2026 15:15 UTC