Ethiopian Airlines remains the gold standard, once again named Best Airline in Africa, a title it has now held for seven consecutive years.
- Business Insider Africa presents the best airlines in Africa in 2025.
- The list is courtesy of Skytrax.
- Ethiopian Airlines was named Best Airline in Africa, a title it has now held for seven consecutive years.
In recent years, Africa’s aviation scene has taken flight in a whole new way. Airlines across the continent are modernizing their fleets, expanding their networks, and delivering service that rivals global giants.
This progress hasn’t gone unnoticed. The prestigious World Airline Awards, often dubbed the “Oscars of the Aviation Industry”, recently revealed their 2025 rankings, showcasing the best airlines based on passenger satisfaction.
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Organized by Skytrax, the awards are determined through the largest airline passenger survey in the world, with travellers from over 100 nationalities voting between September 2024 and May 2025.
Ethiopian Airlines remains the gold standard, once again named Best Airline in Africa, a title it has now held for seven consecutive years. The airline, known for its vast global network and efficient operations, also earned top honours for Best Economy Class, Best Business Class, and Best Business Class Onboard Catering in Africa.
Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, noted that the consistency of returning winners shows how much passengers value dependable, high-quality service.
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Right behind Ethiopian Air is Air Mauritius, which has steadily climbed the rankings to become one of the continent’s most respected airlines. In 2025, it claimed second place in the Skytrax rankings. Renowned for its warm hospitality and sleek service, the national carrier of Mauritius connects the island to major destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Below are the best airlines in Africa in 2025:
| Rank | Airline |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopian Airlines |
| 2 | Air Mauritius |
| 3 | RwandAir |
| 4 | South African Airways |
| 5 | Egyptair |
| 6 | Royal Air Maroc |
| 7 | Kenya Airways |
| 8 | FlySafair |
| 9 | LIFT |
| 10 | Fastjet |
