Its great news for the East African aviation sector as flights into the region are expected to exceeding sore past the pre pandemic record numbers by 8.8% in 2024 according to a recently published report.
According to the report, industry analysts found that projected growth in air travel will be due to investment in airport infrastructure and East Africa’s global reputation for being one of the world’s best ecotourism and wildlife destinations.
The forecast builds on air travel’s substantial rise between 2009 and 2019. During this period, inbound air travel trips in East Africa increased at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.1%.
Despite the pandemic, East Africa still remains a globally recognized region as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations. The destination witnessed a surge in inbound air travel in 2021 due to the easing of travel restrictions. The region includes destinations such as Uganda, Kenya, Madagascar, Ethiopia and Rwanda, amongst others.
The report further states that based on the current travel trends, inbound air arrivals will increase by 163% Year-over-Year (YoY) in 2024. This makes East Africa one of the fastest recovering regions globally for inbound air travel.
Established carriers such as British Airways, Emirates and South African Airlines have deep partnerships with East African air carriers, helping connect them to desirable, high-spending source markets.
The Tourism Construction Project Database reports new airports are being constructed in Kabale – Hoima-Uganda and Kigali – Rwanda, as well as a planned expansion to SSR International, Mauritius and $2.5 billion worth of nationwide airport upgrades across Uganda.
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