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Angola
Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD)
Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) is the main international airport serving Luanda, the capital of Angola.
It is located in the southern part of the city and is a significant hub for both domestic and international flights.
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Botswana
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is the main international airport serving Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana.
Located approximately 15km north of downtown Gaborone, the airport plays a crucial role in handling both regional and international air traffic.
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Burkina Faso
Thomas Sankara International Airport Ouagadougou (OUA)
Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, serves as the main international gateway to the country.
The airport was established in the 1960s and is located just south-east of the city centre.
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Burundi
Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM)
Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) is the main international airport serving Bujumbura, the former capital of Burundi.
It is the only international airport in the country and features a paved runway, making it a crucial gateway for air travel in and out of Burundi.
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Cameroon
Douala International Airport (DLA)
Douala International Airport (DLA) is the largest airport in Cameroon.
Opened in 1981, the Aéroport international de Douala is located around 10km from Douala, the country's economic centre and capital of the Littoral Region.
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Comoros Islands
Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH)
Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH) is the main international airport serving Moroni, the capital city of Comoros.
The airport is named after Prince Said Ibrahim, a notable figure in Comorian history.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
N'djili International Airport (FIH)
N'djili International Airport (FIH) is the primary international airport serving Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Named after the nearby Ndjili River, the airport is located some 20km from Kinshasa city centre.
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Djibouti
Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) is a significant joint civilian and military airport located in Ambouli, 6km from Djibouti City.
It serves as a crucial hub for both passenger and military flights, with military operations accounting for about 75% of its total traffic volume.
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Eritrea
Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Asmara International Airport (ASM) is the primary airport serving Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea.
The airport is situated at 2,335 metres above sea level, which presents its own unique operational challenges. It is the largest airport in the country and the only one that has regularly scheduled services.
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Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the primary international airport serving Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Located in the Bole district, 6km south-east of the city centre, the airport serves as a major hub for Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier, and is crucial for connecting various African destinations with international flights.
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Ghana
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is the primary international airport serving Accra, the capital city of Ghana.
Operated by the Ghana Airports Company, Kotoka International is one of the busiest airports in West Africa and acts as a major gateway for travellers from around the globe.
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Ivory Coast
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ)
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), also known as Port Bouët Airport, is the primary airport serving Abidjan, the largest city in Ivory Coast.
Located 16km south-east of the city centre, it is the largest airport in the country and a significant hub for air traffic in West Africa.
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Madagascar
Ivato International Airport (TNR)
Ivato International Airport (TNR) is the primary international airport serving Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar.
Located 16km north-west of the city centre, the airport plays a crucial role in connecting Madagascar to various international destinations.
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Malawi
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), also known as Lilongwe International Airport, serves as the primary airport for Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi.
Owned by the Department of Civil Aviation, Lilongwe International Airport is located 20km north of the city centre.
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Mauritius
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) is the primary international airport serving Mauritius, located in Plaine Magnien, some 48km south-east of the capital city, Port Louis.
Formerly known as Plaisance Airport, it is now named after Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the first Prime Minister of Mauritius.
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Namibia
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is the main international airport in Namibia, serving the capital city, Windhoek.
It is located around 45km east of Windhoek, making it the largest airport in the country with various international connections.
Major Airports in Namibia
In addition to the major airports, Namibia has several smaller airports that serve regional and domestic flights.
Eros Airport (ERS)
Located in Windhoek, this airport primarily handles domestic flights.
Lüderitz Airport (LUD)
This airport serves the town of Lüderitz.
Mpacha Airport (MPA)
Located in the Zambezi Region, it serves as a key airport for Katima
Mulilo and gateway to the Caprivi Strip.
Smaller Airports in Namibia
These smaller airports play a crucial role in connecting various regions of Namibia, facilitating travel and transport within the country.
Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP)
Located in the southern part of Namibia, it serves the town of
Keetmanshoop.
Oshakati Airport (OHI)
Located in the northern part of Namibia, it serves the town of Oshakati.
Rundu Airport (NDU)
This airport is situated in the north-eastern region of Namibia, serving
the town of Rundu.
Swakopmund Airport (SWP)
This airport serves the coastal town of Swakopmund.
Tsumeb Airport (TSB)
Located near the town of Tsumeb, it primarily handles domestic flights.
Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB)
Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) is a public airport located 15km) east of Walvis Bay, a coastal town in the Erongo Region of Namibia.
The airport serves as a significant gateway for both passenger and cargo flights, enhancing connectivity to the region and beyond.
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Nigeria
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is located in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
It serves as the primary international airport for the region and is one of the busiest airports in Nigeria.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) is the primary airport serving Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.
Named after Nigeria's first President, Nnamdi Azikiwe, the airport plays a crucial role in connecting the nation to international destinations.
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Réunion
Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
Roland Garros Airport (RUN) is the main airport serving the island of Réunion, in the Indian Ocean.
The airport is situated in Sainte-Marie, around 8km east of Saint-Denis, the capital of Réunion.
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Rwanda
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the primary international airport serving Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda.
Located in the suburb of Kanombe, about 5km east of the city centre, the airport is a significant hub for RwandAir, the national carrier, and plays a crucial role in connecting Rwanda with various international destinations.
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Senegal
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is located near Diass in the Thiès Region of Senegal, 43km east of downtown Dakar.
Named after Blaise Diagne, the first black African elected to France's parliament in 1914, serves as the primary airport for Dakar; having replaced the older Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport due to capacity constraints in 2017.
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Seychelles
Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)
Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), also known as Aéroport de la Pointe Larue, is the primary international gateway to the Seychelles.
The airport is situated on the island of Mahé, close to the capital city, Victoria.
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Somalia
Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)
Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) is the main international airport serving Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia.
Previously known as Mogadishu International Airport, it plays a crucial role in facilitating both international and domestic flights.
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South Africa
Most of the major airports in South Africa are owned by the Airports Company of South Africa, with the exception of Lanseria International Airport, which is privately owned.
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South Sudan
Juba International Airport (JUB)
Juba International Airport (JUB) is a multi-use international airport located in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan.
Ssituated 5km north-east of the city centre, on the western banks of the White Nile, the airport serves both civilian and military purposes and is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of South Sudan.
Sudan
Khartoum International Airport (KRT)
Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is the main airport serving Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
It operates as both a civil and military airport and is a hub for airlines such as Badr Airlines, Sudan Airways, and Tarco Aviation.
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Zambia
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), is the largest airport in Zambia.
The airport is located 27km north-east of the capital city, Lusaka.
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Zimbabwe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), formerly known as Harare International Airport and Salisbury Airport, is the largest airport in Zimbabwe.
Located 15km south of Harare, the capital city, the airport serves as a crucial gateway into Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.
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Airport Codes
Three Letter IATA Airport Codes
A - B
- C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M
N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z
Airport Codes - Sorted by Destination
| A-B | C-E | F-I | J-M | N-R | S-U | V-Z |
Popular Airlines Operating at Major African Airports
When travelling through Africa's major airports, several airlines stand out for their extensive networks and quality of service.
These airlines not only facilitate travel across the continent but also contribute significantly to the economic development of their respective regions by enhancing connectivity and tourism.
Air Mauritius
Air Mauritius serves as the national airline of Mauritius, connecting the island with various international destinations.
It operates from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU).
EgyptAir
As the flag carrier of Egypt, EgyptAir operates from Cairo International Airport and serves more than 75 destinations across the globe.
It is known for its extensive route network and is a member of the Star Alliance.
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines is the largest airline in Africa and has a reputation for reliability and modernity.
The airline has received numerous accolades for its service and is also a member of the Star Alliance.
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways, the national airline of Kenya, is known for its excellent service and operates a wide range of routes across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
It is a member of the SkyTeam alliance and has been recognised for its commitment to quality.
Royal Air Maroc
The national airline of Morocco, Royal Air Maroc, connects Africa with Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
It operates from Casablanca and has a fleet that serves over 90 destinations worldwide.
RwandAir
RwandAir has been expanding its network significantly, offering flights to various destinations in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
It operates from Kigali International Airport and is known for its modern fleet.
South African Airways
Despite facing challenges in recent years, South African Airways remains a significant player in the African aviation market.
It operates from Johannesburg and Cape Town, offering services to numerous international destinations.
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