Africa’s air travel sector continues to show steady growth, driven by rising demand for both business and leisure travel across the continent.
International passenger demand climbed 5.3% in September 2025, with the load factor increasing slightly to 74.7%, according to the latest figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
This reflects a broader recovery in global aviation, with intra-African routes and popular long-haul destinations seeing particularly strong activity.