Addis Ababa Bole International Airport ranked second among Africa’s airports by seat capacity in August 2026, according to the latest performance report from the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).
The airport recorded 1,251,909 available seats during the month, placing it behind Cairo International Airport in Egypt, which recorded 1,850,926 seats.
Johannesburg’s O.R.
Tambo International Airport ranked third with 1,148,652 seats, followed by Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, Morocco, with 803,579 seats.
AFRAA’s report, released on September 16, said overall seat capacity across Africa increased by 8.8% year-on-year in August 2026. Intra-African routes recorded an even stronger 10.5% increase in seat availability, driven by network expansion, new routes and the use of larger aircraft.
The report also showed that African airlines accounted for 47.2% of international seat capacity in August, compared with 52.8% for non-African carriers.
For intercontinental services, African airlines held a 36.7% share of capacity, while non-African carriers accounted for 63.3%.
The regional distribution of seat capacity was led by North Africa at 41.9%, followed by Eastern Africa at 22.7%, Southern Africa at 18.3%, and Central and Western Africa at 17.1%.
Ethiopian Airlines’ hub at Bole International Airport remains a major contributor to Addis Ababa’s position among Africa’s busiest aviation gateways, connecting Ethiopia with destinations across Africa and international markets.
