- Page 1 African Airports in countries from A - K
- Page 2 African Airports in countries from L - M
- Page 4 African Airports in countries from S - T
- Page 5 African Airports in countries from U - Z
Information includes location of the airport (from the main town or city center); name of the airport; airport code (so you can research your ticket online); and how to get to and from the airport.
I have not included prices of taxi or bus rides from the airport to the town center because the rates fluctuate daily. Always agree on a taxi fare before you start your journey.
African Airports (M - S)
After a long-haul flight, it's very handy to have an idea of what to expect when you land at your African destination.
MOZAMBIQUE
Mozambique has two international airports one in Maputo and the other in Beira. Travelers are most likely to fly into the capital Maputo (in Southern Mozambique).
- Name of Airport: Mavalane International Airport
- Airport Code: MPM
- Location of the Airport: 4 miles (7 km) northwest of the city center.
- Getting to and From the Airport: Taxis are readily available and the fare should be at a fixed rate. Some high end hotels have shuttle buses that pick up passengers from the airport. There is local transport available as well that will drop you in the center of town.
- National Airline: LAM
- Note: The Maputo airport has car rental facilities, a bank and some shops. Beira, Mozambique's second largest city has an international airport as well (airport code: BEW).
NAMIBIA
Namibia has one major international airport just outside its capital Windhoek.
- Name of Airport: Hosea Kutako International Airport
- Airport Code: WDH
- Location of the Airport: 28 miles (45 km) east of the capital Windhoek.
- Getting to and From the Airport: Shuttles, taxis and car rental agencies provide transportation to the city centre from the airport, it takes about 30 minutes.
- National Airline: Air Namibia
- Note: Car rentals, a bank, shops and restaurants are at the airport. Domestic flights leave from Eros Municipal Airport (airport code: ERS) which is 5 km from the city center.
Passenger opinions about WDH - More travel information about Namibia
NIGERIA
Nigeria is a big country and has the largest population of any country in Africa. Infrastructure isn't great, so flying domestically is a popular way to get around quickly (be prepared for chaos). Nigeria has several major airports, including Kano (in the North) and Abuja (the capital in Central Nigeria) but the international airport most visitors are likely to arrive at is just outside the southern city of Lagos.
- Name of Airport: Murtala Mohammed International Airport
- Airport Code: LOS
- Location of the Airport: 14 miles (22km) North West of the city of Lagos.
- Getting to and From the Airport: It's advisable to take a taxi from the airport, local transport can be a bit overwhelming after a long flight. Be prepared to haggle for a decent fare.
- Official Airport Web Site: Murtala Muhammed Airport
- National Airline: Virgin Nigeria
- Note: Passenger opinions about LOS.
REUNION
Popular vacation destination for many Europeans, Reunion Island is situated in the Indian Ocean near Mauritius. There is one major international airport servicing the Island.
- Name of Airport: Roland Garros Airport
- Airport Code: RUN
- Location of the Airport: 5 miles (8km) from the center of St Denis, the Island's capital.
- Getting to and From the Airport: There's a regular shuttle service between the airport and the main bus terminal in the center of St Denis. From there you can catch a bus to all parts of the island. Taxis are also available.
- Official Airport Web Site: Reunion Island Airport
- National Airline: Air Austral
- Note: Banks, restaurants and car rental services are available at the airport. The Euro is the currency on the island.
RWANDA
Rwanda has one major international airport just outside the capital, Kigali.
- Name of Airport: Kigali International Airport
- Airport Code: KGL
- Location of the Airport: 7 miles (12 km) from center of Kigali
- Getting to and From the Airport: Taxis are readily available as well as minibuses which will take you to the center of town.
- National Airline: Rwandair
- Note: The airport has car rental services, a tourist office and a bank.
Passenger opinions about KGL.
SENEGAL
Senegal has one major international airport situated just outside the capital Dakar. South African Airways has daily direct flights from the New York to Dakar and Delta has flights from Atlanta to Dakar.
- Name of Airport: Dakar-Yoff Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
- Airport Code: DKR
- Location of the Airport: 17 miles (11km) from the capital Dakar.
- Getting to and From the Airport: Taxis are available at the airport, there is an official rate to the center of town but you'll have to bargain hard for it.
- National Airline: Air Senegal International
- Note: Banks, car rental agencies and tour operators are at the airport.
Passenger opinions about DKR - More travel information about Senegal
THE SEYCHELLES
The Seychelles main international airport is situated on the biggest island, Mahe.
- Name of Airport: Mahe - Seychelles International Airport
- Airport Code: SEZ
- Location of the Airport: 6 miles (10 km) from Mahe's main town of Victoria.
- Getting to and From the Airport: Taxis are readily available at the airport, you'll need to bargain over a good fare. Most hotels and resorts will have pre-arranged your transfers to and from the airport.
- National Airline: Air Seychelles
- Note: Praslin Island (airport code PRI) is a popular destination in the Seychelles and has a busy domestic airport, where helicopter rides are a popular way to get around.
Passenger opinions about SEZ.
