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5 Best Airports In Africa by AutoJoshNG(op): 1:10pm On Oct 15, 2018
We can say it’s a fact that transportation in general affects the development of cities worldwide. Airport development can be linked to economic development of a nation because air transportation comes with a lot of economic benefits.

It facilitates tourism; it provides jobs; encourages trading; it’s a bonus when it comes to emergency and humanitarian aid relief. The economic impact cannot be overemphasized.

SleepinginAirports helped make a survey and then list of the best airports in Africa.

In their annual survey, the asked travelers to rate airports in Africa based on their overall airport experience.

They ranked their experience based on

Comfort (Gate seating & availability of rest zones)
Services, facilities & things to do
Food options
Immigration/Security
Customer service
Cleanliness
Navigation and ease of transitSleepability

Going through their compiled list, you’ll see South Africa is leading with 3 of their airport making top of the list. We can’t find our beloved country, Nigeria. Maybe they will make it this 2018, who knows.

2017 Top 5 Best Airports in Africa

1. Cape Town International Airport, South Africa (CPT):

Cape Town International Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Cape Town and it’s the second busiest airport in South Africa. It holds the record of being the third largest airport in the whole of Africa and has a record of over 10 million passengers annually.

According to survey, the environment is clean, there is free WI-Fi, and the staffs are consistently friendly and helpful.
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2. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa (JNB):

This is a major international airport in Gauteng, near to the city of Johannesburg.

OR Tambo international airport is the biggest and busiest airport in Africa, facilitating over 21 million passengers annually.

According to survey, the airport has plenty of shopping, dining, and lounge opportunities that will keep you entertained on a layover in this transit hub.
https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/airport-or-tambo-south-africa.png?resize=600%2C398&ssl=1


3. Durban King Shaka, South Africa (DUR):

This is another airport in South Africa. This airport was opened just few months to when the 2010 FIFA world cup started. The airport handled its first commercial flights on 1 May 2010. The airport was named after king Shaka who was the leader of the Zulu nation in the early 19th century.

According to survey, travelers praise the airport for its layout, with manageable walking distances and efficient travel processes.
https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/airport-durban-king-shaka-south-africa.png?resize=600%2C396&ssl=1


4. Kigali International Airport, Rwanda (KGL):

Kigali International Airport, formerly known as Gregoire Kayibanda International Airport, is the primary airport serving the capital city of Rwanda.

According to survey, travelers remark on how helpful, friendly, and efficient staff are. Their ability to make check-in and security a breeze is considered by some to be a bit of a continental anomaly.
https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/airport-kigali-international-rwanda.png?resize=600%2C335&ssl=1

5. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius (MRU):

This is the main international airport in Mauritius.

According to survey, the airport has the basics of a good travel experience sorted it is reliably clean, the staff are friendly, and there’s plenty of airside seating.
https://i2.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/airport-sir-seewoosagur-mauritius.png?resize=600%2C374&ssl=1

https://autojosh.com/5-best-airports-in-africa/
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by izzou(m): 1:12pm On Oct 15, 2018
grin

If I had seen any Nigerian airport on this list, I would have gotten AutoJoshNG arrested angry
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by hisgrace090: 1:23pm On Oct 15, 2018
While Nigeria still runs old dilapidated airports without shame!
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Nobody: 1:33pm On Oct 15, 2018
hisgrace090:
While Nigeria still runs old dilapidated airports without shame!
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Kalusam(m): 1:36pm On Oct 15, 2018
Lovely airports indeed, we need to take a cue from these guys especially that of Kigali and Mauritius!
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Dreyl(m): 2:03pm On Oct 15, 2018
The shithole Airport is completely shithole. grin
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by soberdrunk(m): 2:03pm On Oct 15, 2018
No 6 Portharcourt International Airport.......... Who off light!!huh angry
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by opalu: 2:03pm On Oct 15, 2018
Ok
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Nobody: 2:03pm On Oct 15, 2018
Muritala Mohammed Airport Still the best joor


Sourcing for books and course materials was a stress , we just thank God for threads like This One Here Selling Ebooks cheaply we didn't have such luxury in our time
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by opyzy(m): 2:03pm On Oct 15, 2018
And they keep saying Nigeria is the giant of Africa.

Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Nobody: 2:03pm On Oct 15, 2018
It's Autojosh on the beat! Fp is sure, so I have to behave myself. This one that SA is dominating the list, and they are attacking foreigners. Did they build those airports to serve as shrines grin


The Nigerian airports in the list are in PDP's Tommy. Worthy of mention are...

1. Obasanja
2. Atiku
3. Jonathan
4. Dasuki
5. Patricia Eteh, ET Al

Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Nobody: 2:04pm On Oct 15, 2018
Likes For Muritala Airport and Shares for Biafra Airport grin grin cheesy



Sourcing for books and course materials was a stress , we just thank God for threads like This One Here Selling Ebooks cheaply we didn't have such luxury in our time

Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Sirpaul(m): 2:04pm On Oct 15, 2018
Muri no dey there huh huh huh huh
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Wiki9ja: 2:04pm On Oct 15, 2018
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by eleojo23: 2:04pm On Oct 15, 2018
You will not see Nigeria on this type of list o.

Na for list of Countries with Highest Fertility rate we go show.

Smh.
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Akinz0126(m): 2:05pm On Oct 15, 2018
And the giant of Africa can not be found
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Harriboy(m): 2:05pm On Oct 15, 2018
grin grin Nigeria go still come 2030
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by BornnAgainChild(f): 2:05pm On Oct 15, 2018
Muritala intanashional na nko grin
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by kennyrichie6(m): 2:05pm On Oct 15, 2018
I love the 2nd
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Hamilton1(m): 2:05pm On Oct 15, 2018
Sai baba is goin back 2 daura com 2019
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Nobody:
I know MMI won't top the list.
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by kennyrichie6(m): 2:06pm On Oct 15, 2018
I love the 2nd one
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Lagosbynature:
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Hamilton1(m): 2:06pm On Oct 15, 2018
chaiii wher is Nigerian airport, giant of Africa 4 mouth, South get 1 to 3rd, chaiii back 2 daura
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by Nobody: 2:07pm On Oct 15, 2018
Where is Enugu International Airport?

The only airport that is convertible to a seaport in Africa.

Billions were spent rehabilitating that airport. No expense was spared.

Even the runway is so good, pilots are afraid of landing on it.

Shame on Nigeria and Nigerians.

Atiku was vice President for 8 years, no good airport.

Buhari is president, no good airport.

Yet stupid youths will come here and tell us to vote for them.

#waka
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by majamajic(m): 2:07pm On Oct 15, 2018
nice
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by IamPatriotic(m): 2:07pm On Oct 15, 2018
The best airport in Africa is in Accra Ghana, argue with google....
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by BillgatesMaigad(m): 2:07pm On Oct 15, 2018
Pdp really destroyed this country during the last 16 years.
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by KosyJerry(m): 2:08pm On Oct 15, 2018
Upon all the billions and trillions looted by past and current politicans and government... We’ve got nothing to show for it, not even a good airport system. Nigeria has been caused from the root
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by dazzlingd(m): 2:08pm On Oct 15, 2018
Hamilton1:
Sai baba is goin back 2 daura com 2019
He did not build any airport in 3 years.
Re: 5 Best Airports In Africa by bighorlus(m): 2:08pm On Oct 15, 2018
Imagine south Africa with three on the list
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