(Posted 26th July 2026)
Courtesy of AeroTrail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD/HAAB) — H1 2026 Airline Seat Capacity
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD/HAAB) recorded ~11.83 million available seats in the first half of 2026, solidifying its position as Africa’s 3rd busiest aviation hub behind Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Johannesburg’s O. R. Tambo (JNB) according to AeroTrail tracking.
Key Takeaways from the Data:
January 2026 recorded the most seat capacity of the months with January 4, 2026 recording the most seats in single day (76148) while March 30, 2026 recorded the least seast in a single day (48029)
Intra-Africa Dominance: 47.01% of total capacity served intra-continental routes, reaffirming Bole’s position as Africa’s primary gateway.
Global & Domestic Reach: International routes outside Africa accounted for 42.96% of total capacity, while domestic routes represented roughly 10%.
Ethiopian Airlines’ Mega-Hub Strength: The flag carrier claimed 93.4% of total airport capacity (~11.05M seats)—cementing its status as the most dominant hub carrier on the continent.
Top Routes in H1 2026:
Top International Route: Dubai (DXB) — 468,614 seats
Top Regional Route (Intra-Africa): Johannesburg (JNB) — Ranked #4 overall
Top Domestic Route: Bahir_Dar (BJR)
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