Top 10 African countries by total airline capacity in April 2026

Africa’s aviation sector continues to grow, supported by rising passenger demand, stronger regional connectivity, and recovery in domestic and international markets.

According to OAG, a global aviation data provider, Africa’s aviation market recorded broad-based growth in April 2026, with total airline capacity measured as available seats on scheduled flights rising 5.2% year on year to 23.9 million seats.

International capacity accounted for 77% of total seats and grew by 3.9% compared to April 2025, while domestic capacity increased by 9.9%, reflecting stronger intra-African demand.

Mainline carriers held a 79% market share, growing 4.5% year on year, while low-cost carriers rose faster by 8.2% to 5 million seats.

This ranking of the Top 10 African countries by total airline capacity in April 2026 is based on OAG data and reflects available seat supply across both domestic and international operations in Africa’s aviation market.

Ghana ranks tenth in Africa for airline capacity in April 2026, with 270,363 seats. This represents a 1.60% increase from the 266,084 seats recorded in April 2025, indicating modest but steady growth in West Africa’s aviation market.

Ghana is a West African country with a relatively small but active domestic aviation sector.

The market is supported by rising passenger traffic, gradual economic growth, and improving air connectivity within Africa and beyond. Capacity is anchored by operations at Kotoka International Airport, which serves as the country’s primary hub for both domestic and international flights.

Domestic and regional connectivity is supported by local carriers such as Africa World Airlines and PassionAir, while international travel is largely served by foreign airlines operating from Accra.