Air travel has long been a vital part of global connectivity, enabling trade, tourism, and cultural exchange across continents. It ranks in the top three modes of transport around the world, in terms of passenger-miles traveled, with more than 100,000 flights taking off every day. Generally, the higher a country’s population is, the more airports and flights it has. Geographically dispersed countries also top the rankings, reflecting their need for extensive air connectivity.
Here are the top 10 countries with the most airports in Africa.
| Rank | Country | Airports |
| 1. | South Africa | 573 |
| 2. | Kenya | 368 |
| 3. | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 273 |
| 4. | Namibia | 259 |
| 5. | Tanzania | 206 |
| 6. | Zimbabwe | 144 |
| 7. | Botswana | 122 |
| 8. | Zambia | 120 |
| 9. | Angola | 107 |
| 10. | Algeria | 95 |
