Airlines in South Africa

Retail value sales in South Africa’s airlines category are seeing solid growth in 2025, supported by stronger mobility and improved accessibility across domestic, regional and international routes. Demand for air travel continues to rise as carriers prioritised connectivity, affordability and decentralisation from major hubs.

This Airlines in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest market size data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new legislative, technology or pricing issues. Background information on disposable income, annual leave and holiday taking habits is also included. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Airlines Offline, Airlines Online, Ancillary Revenue, Domestic Airlines, International Airlines, Non-Scheduled Carriers, Passenger Revenue, Scheduled Airlines.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

• Get a detailed picture of the Airlines market;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.