Flights to Africa
How to plan flights to Africa: hubs, connections, baggage, transit visas, and strategies to reduce total travel time.
Last updated: Feb 2026
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How to plan flights to Africa: hubs, connections, baggage, transit visas, and strategies to reduce total travel time.
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- Choose regional hubs and avoid tight connections.
- Check transit visa rules for each stop.
- Understand baggage rules if you’re adding domestic flights.
Major routing patterns
Most travelers route via a handful of global and regional hubs depending on origin and destination.
From the hub, you’ll often connect onward via a regional airline or a short-haul flight.
Transit visa warnings
Transit rules can change and may depend on whether you leave the international zone.
If there’s any doubt, allow an overnight in a country where you can enter smoothly.
FAQ
Do I need a transit visa?
Sometimes—rules vary by country and route. Always check for your passport and exact airport itinerary.
What’s the best way to reduce cost?
Be flexible on dates, consider shoulder seasons, and compare nearby arrival hubs.
Should I book one ticket or separate tickets?
One ticket is safer for protected connections; separate tickets can be cheaper but riskier.
What’s the #1 planning mistake?
Ignoring baggage rules when combining long-haul and small domestic flights.