It’s true that Africa has some good airports, some better than those in the United States, but that doesn’t change the fact that Africa is one of the continents with the worst airports. This ranking has been compiled based on the general amenities that users say must be present at each airport. These include security services, amenities, restaurant availability, accommodation options, attitudes of staff/customer service, etc. In all these cases, the airports here have not provided good services that travelers will definitely want to avoid if they want other options. You can only undergo the bloody experiences in these airports if you have no other choice, but it’s good Let them know in advance, because to be forewarned is to be prepared. And if you have to use those horrible and worst airports in Africa, what do you think will be the “most important arm” you will have to take with you? It’s nothing but lots and lots of patience! Here are the 8 worst airports in Africa that everyone will wish they used last for the first time:
Worst airports in Africa
8. Murtala Muhammed Lagos International Airport, Nigeria
Lagos International Airport had a longstanding reputation as an inconvenient terminal for travellers. The airport is located in Ikeja near Lagos and was built during World War II. Originally known as Lagos International Airport, the airport was renamed after former Nigerian military head of state Murtala Muhammed during the construction of the new international terminal in the mid-1970s. In the late 1980s and 1990s, the international terminal was considered a dangerous airport. From 1992 to 2000, the US Federal Aviation Administration at all US international airports warned travelers that Lagos Airport security conditions did not meet ICAO minimum standards. Despite the renovations and improvements that have been made in recent years,
7. Accra Kotoka International Airport, Ghana
Although Kotoka Airport is the most reputable in Ghana, this in no way helped it escape this list as travelers continue to put up with the airport’s poor conditions simply because they have very few or no options. Kotoka Airport was renamed in honor of Lieutenant General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka (1926–1967), a member of the ruling National Liberation Council who died in a failed coup attempt at what is now the forecourt of the airport.
See: Top 10 Airports in Africa – International
6. N’Djamena International Airport, Chad
N’Djamena International Airport is an international airport serving N’Djamena, the capital of Chad. It is the country’s only international airport. The airport has dual use with civil and military facilities on opposite sides of the runway. It’s one of those airports in Africa you never want to pass through more than once. The crisis in Chad is the main reason for the myriad bad conditions at the airport. It is hoped that something will be done to improve the facilities and thereby minimize the worries of frequent users.
5. Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport, Angola
Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport is Angola’s main international airport. It is located in the southern part of the capital city of Luanda in the province of Luanda. “ Quatro de Fevereiro” means February 4, which is an important national holiday in Angola marking the beginning of the armed struggle against the Portuguese colonial regime on February 4, 1961. In 2009, around 1.8 million passengers were counted. Due to the deteriorated conditions of the airport, the country is building another airport to take its place.
See: 52 countries Egyptians can travel to without a visa
4. Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, Tanzania
Julius Nyerere International Airport is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. It is about 12 kilometers southwest of the city center. The airport offers flights to destinations in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. It is named after Julius Nyerere, the nation’s first President. Along with poor soil, poor sanitation and bribery, travelers in Tanzania continue to complain of other inconveniences, notably the lack of air conditioning due to the country’s high temperatures and the general chaos of navigating traffic, limited yet expensive restaurants, the questionable are -effective security processes etc.
3. Tripoli International Airport, Libya
Tripoli International Airport is an international airport serving the capital of Libya. The airport is located in the Qasr bin Ghashir area, 34 km from the center of Tripoli. As part of the 2014 Libyan Civil War, the airport was badly damaged in the Battle of Tripoli. As of July 2017, it has reopened for limited commercial use. Prior to its complete destruction, the availability of facilities and customer service was reduced to a minimum, making using the airport a nightmare for travelers.
2. Kinshasa N’djili International Airport, Democratic Republic of the Congo
N’Djili Airport also known as N’Djili International Airport and Kinshasa International Airport , serves the city of Kinshasa and is the largest of the four international airports in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is named after the nearby Ndjili River.
Also see: 10 Interesting Facts About Africa That Will Amaze You
In 1998, N’Djili Airport was the site of one of the decisive battles of the Second Congo War. Rebel forces advancing on Kinshasa infiltrated the airport but were repulsed by Zimbabwean troops and planes arriving in support of Laurent Kabila’s government. The airport has hardly been maintained or modernized and still uses the infrastructure built by the Belgians in the colonial era. This has helped make it one of the most awkward terminals to find yourself.
1. Khartoum International Airport, Sudan
Khartoum International Airport in Sudan is in its current worst state and is the worst airport in many lists of the world’s worst airports. The lack of required facilities has replaced what a renovation could fix. That’s exactly why the country built a new one. In July, the Sudanese government signed a $700 million deal to build a new international airport in Khartoum.