Egypt expands Africa’s busiest airport to double capacity

Addis Standard
20 July 2026

Egypt has begun a multi-billion-dollar expansion of Cairo International Airport aimed at doubling its annual passenger capacity to between 60 and 70 million.

According to Express.co.uk, Cairo International Airport, Africa’s busiest airport by passenger traffic, handled 30.94 million passengers in 2025, up 6.8% from 28.97 million in 2024, maintaining its position ahead of O.R. Tambo International Airport in South Africa.

The report said Egypt is constructing a fourth terminal as part of a long-term expansion plan. Citing comments by Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny in a February television interview, Express.co.uk said the Terminal 4 project is expected to cost about $4.5 billion (£3.2 billion), with completion targeted within four years from late 2025...

Egypt expands Africa's busiest airport to double capacity - Addis Standard - 20 July 2026