Nigeria’s home airline seat capability rose by 6% year-on-year, climbing from 642,717 seats in October 2024 to 681,204 seats in October 2025, in keeping with knowledge from OAG’s Africa Aviation Market – Month-to-month Airline Information Updates.
The most recent figures reaffirm Nigeria’s place as Africa’s second-largest home aviation market, behind South Africa, highlighting a gentle restoration in native air journey demand regardless of {economic} headwinds and rising operational prices confronted by airways.
South Africa maintained its lead on the continent with 1.67 million home seats, a sturdy 16.6% progress from final yr, supported by elevated frequency on main routes reminiscent of Johannesburg–Cape City and Durban–Johannesburg. Kenya adopted in third place with 412,286 seats, marking a 4.9% rise, pushed by robust exercise on routes linking Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
Elsewhere throughout Africa, Tanzania posted the very best progress fee on the continent, increasing its home capability by 22.9% to 407,684 seats, buoyed by rising tourism and improved connectivity amongst key cities.
Egypt additionally recorded strong progress of 8.4% to 372,124 seats, whereas Algeria climbed 15.2% to 342,899 seats. Morocco expanded by 12.2% to 266,429 seats, DR Congo elevated 5.2% to 97,950 seats, and Ghana recorded a 13% soar to 87,556 seats.
In distinction, Ethiopia was among the many few markets that noticed a contraction, with home capability dropping 8% to 396,817 seats—a decline possible linked to the nationwide provider’s strategic give attention to increasing worldwide operations.
OAG.com additionally supplied knowledge on the Prime Ten Busiest Airports by Departing Seats in Africa for October 2025. Cairo Worldwide Airport in Egypt led the continent with 1.63 million departing seats, representing a 7% improve over the earlier yr.
Lagos Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport accomplished the highest ten with 409,005 departing seats, representing a 6% year-on-year rise. The regular progress reaffirms Lagos’ place as West Africa’s busiest airport and a vital hub for each regional and worldwide connectivity.
