Cairo International Airport Tops Africa's Busiest Airports List for December 2025

As the festive season approaches, airports across Africa are experiencing a surge in passenger traffic, with Cairo International Airport emerging as the busiest in December 2025. The airport is set to handle approximately 1.7 million departing seats, marking a notable 7.8% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects a broader trend of rising travel demand as families and friends reunite for the holidays.

The top ten busiest airports in Africa for December 2025 are as follows:

1. Cairo International Airport - 1,700,000 seats (+7.8%)
2. O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) - 1,224,799 seats (+6.8%)
3. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport - 1,173,631 seats (+5.5%)
4. Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport - 684,337 seats (+17.5%)
5. Cape Town International Airport - 663,879 seats (+5.5%)
6. Marrakech Menara International Airport - 587,925 seats (+13.6%)
7. Houari Boumediene International Airport - 552,147 seats (+10%)
8. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - 505,114 seats (+0.2%)
9. Murtala Muhammed International Airport - 495,635 seats (+1.3%)
10. Hurghada International Airport - 469,149 seats (+5.8%)

While some airports have shown modest growth, the overall increase in departing seat capacity indicates a robust demand for air travel across the continent. This trend highlights the importance of the aviation sector in connecting families and supporting economic activity during the holiday season.