Key Market Indicators
South African air passenger traffic is projected to soar to approximately 34.5 million by 2028, up from around 28.6 million in 2023. This growth represents an average annual increase of 3%. Since 1975, South Africa has consistently seen a 3% year-on-year rise in air travel demand. In 2023, the country ranked 28th globally in terms of passenger traffic, with Switzerland surpassing it at the same figure of 28.6 million passengers. Leading the global rankings, China, India, and Ireland took the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
