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Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) recorded 11.83 million seats in H1 2026, ranking as Africa’s third busiest airport and top intra-African hub. Driven by Ethiopian Airlines—which held 93.4% of total capacity—the airport averaged over 65,000 daily seats, led internationally by Dubai and regionally by Johannesburg.

Morocco’s aviation landscape saw a notable shift in Q1 2026, with Marrakech Menara Airport overtaking Mohammed V International Airport as the country’s busiest airport by seat capacity, driven by strong European leisure demand and low-cost carrier expansion. While Casablanca maintained its role as a major intercontinental hub with significant intra-African connectivity, Marrakech emerged as a high-growth, tourism-focused gateway with rapidly increasing capacity and a predominantly Europe-oriented network. The analysis highlights contrasting trends—declining capacity in Casablanca versus steady growth in Marrakech—alongside differences in network structure, airline competition, and fleet deployment. Overall, the findings reflect a broader structural shift in Morocco’s aviation sector, where leisure-driven traffic is increasingly shaping capacity dynamics alongside traditional hub operations.

Entebbe International Airport recorded stable but mixed performance in Q1 2026, handling 733,810 seats and 541,454 passengers, with a load factor of 73.8%. While overall passenger traffic declined slightly compared to 2025, growth in transit and domestic segments signaled improving regional connectivity. Cargo volumes, however, dropped significantly, highlighting weaker trade activity despite increased aircraft movements. The airport’s network remained strongly linked to regional hubs such as Addis Ababa and Nairobi, with Ethiopian Airlines and Uganda Airlines leading capacity. Overall, the performance reflects a resilient but transitional phase, with growth opportunities in transit traffic and regional integration, alongside challenges in cargo and long-haul demand.