1. OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) in Johannesburg is the air transport hub of Southern Africa. Catering for more than 17 million passengers each year it is Africa’s biggest and busiest airport. With more than 18,000 people employed by various companies at ORTIA, the airport plays a vital role in the Gauteng province’s economy, and boasts an impressive infrastructure that has expanded by thousands of square metres from its modest origins.
OR Tambo International, which hosts airlines from all five continents, is a part of the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). In October 2006 the country’s flagship airport was renamed as a tribute to one of the new South Africa’s most important founding fathers. Oliver Reginald Tambo, fondly known as O.R. by his peers, is renowned in South Africa and abroad for his significant contribution to the liberation of South Africa.
2. Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport is Africa’s third largest airport, located approximately 20km from the city centre. It has established a reputation as Africa’s premier international award-winning airport, consistently performing among the best in the world in terms of customer service. The airport has also gained praise for its unique split-level design.
3. King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa
King Shaka International Airport, also known as La Mercy Airport is the primary airport serving Durban, South Africa. Located approximately 35 km north of the city of Durban, it opened its doors to passengers on 1 May 2010, just over a month before the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
4. Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt
Cairo International Airport is Egypt’s largest airport and is the second busiest airport in Africa with over 65 airlines using it annually. The airport has three terminals and a new cargo terminal is currently under construction. In 2010, the airport was voted one of the three most improved airports in the 2010 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
5. Hurghada International Airport, Hurghada, Egypt
Hurghada International Airport is located 5km southwest of El Dahar. The airport is currently served by one terminal, however construction of a new terminal complex with an annual passenger capacity of 7.5 million is currently underway. Passengers will have access to a wide variety of stores, duty-free boutiques and restaurants.
FRENCH VERSION
Cape Town International Airport est le troisième plus grand aéroport de l’Afrique,situé à 20km du centre ville. Il a acquis une solide réputation premier ministre priméaéroport international de l’Afrique, effectuant régulièrement parmi les meilleurs aumonde en termes de service à la clientèle. L’aéroport a également gagné les élogespour sa conception duplex unique.
4. Aéroport International, le Caire, Egypte
Aéroport International du Caire est le plus grand aéroport de l’Égypte et est ledeuxième aéroport en Afrique avec plus de 65 compagnies aériennes à l’utiliserchaque année. L’aéroport dispose de trois terminaux et une nouvelle aérogare de fretest actuellement en construction. En 2010, l’aéroport a été élu l’un des trois aéroportsplus améliorés dans la Skytrax World Airport Awards 2010.
