Top 10 African Airlines by Available Seat Miles in 2024
Discover Africa’s top airlines of 2024, ranked by Available Seat Miles (ASMs), showcasing their growth and connectivity across the continent and beyond.
Photo Source: Ethiopian Airlines Corporate website
Africa’s aviation industry has soared to new heights, with leading airlines expanding routes, fleets, and global connectivity. A key measure of this growth is Available Seat Miles (ASMs)—a metric that reflects both the number of seats offered and the distance flown. Airlines operating larger aircraft on long-haul routes naturally lead in ASMs compared to carriers focused on short-haul operations.
In 2024, Ethiopian Airlines dominated the continent’s skies, achieving a remarkable 3,683,677,967 ASMs in April. EgyptAir and Royal Air Maroc followed, securing 1,886,177,981 and 1,149,010,418 ASMs respectively, further underscoring Africa’s connectivity.
The list of the top 10 airlines highlights Africa’s diverse aviation landscape. Airlines like Kenya Airways, Air Algerie, and Air Cairo play pivotal roles in regional and international travel, while smaller carriers like Air Mauritius, Safair, Tunisair, and Airlink focus on linking remote destinations and supporting economic growth.
Top 10 Largest Airlines in Africa by ASMs (2024)
| Rank | Airline | ASMs | Flights | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | 3,683,677,967 | 11,179 | 1,986,929 |
| 2 | EgyptAir (MS) | 1,886,177,981 | 7,158 | 1,295,578 |
| 3 | Royal Air Maroc (AT) | 1,149,010,418 | 5,107 | 798,150 |
| 4 | Kenya Airways (KQ) | 802,539,251 | 3,778 | 498,673 |
| 5 | Air Algerie (AH) | 733,657,494 | 6,192 | 790,202 |
| 6 | Air Cairo (SM) | 625,828,084 | 3,131 | 479,045 |
| 7 | Air Mauritius (MK) | 512,510,072 | 1,081 | 181,892 |
| 8 | Safair (FA) | 500,079,072 | 4,600 | 849,768 |
| 9 | Tunisair (TU) | 337,159,289 | 1,890 | 349,068 |
| 10 | Airlink (4Z) | 290,045,462 | 7,138 | 497,021 |
From the bustling hubs of Ethiopian Airlines to the pivotal regional connections by Airlink, Africa’s airlines are rapidly advancing, reflecting the continent’s growing significance in global aviation.
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