Where to Fly the Airbus A380 in Africa in 2025

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger aircraft offering unparalleled luxury and space. If you have never been on one, purpose to try it atleast once if you can. Despite challenges during the pandemic, the A380 is seeing a return, with airlines reintroducing it on key routes, including a handful to Africa.

African Destinations Served by the Airbus A380 in 2025

As of June 2025, only 4 African countries see the Aiurbus A380 on a regular basis.

Johannesburg in South Africa

Johannesburg is one of the largest and most popular cities in Africa. It stands out as Africa’s premier A380 destination as it is served by 3 main carriers including:

• Emirates – Operates double daily A380 flights from Dubai to Jo’burg. This shows the strong demand and connectivity between the two cities.
• British Airways – From June 1, 2025, BA started operasting both its daily flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg using the A380. This is quite a decent capacity increase for this route meant to meet the high demand by both leisure and business travellers. 
• Qantas – Introduced its first-ever A380 service to Africa in September 2024. Qantas flys six times a week between Sydney and Johannesburg.

Cairo, Egypt

Emirates has a daily flight between Dubai and Cairo served by the A380. This route caters to both business and leisure travelers.Even with this short distance, Emirates prefers to use the A380 as the demand is high enough to make sense. 

Casablanca, Morocco

Casablanca is served by Emirates’ A380 which connects Morocco and the Middle East. Morocco is know for its cultural attractions and business too hence why Emirate has one of its Jumbo planes on this route. 

Mauritius

Emirates operates daily A380 flights to Mauritius. This is a clear testament to the island’s appeal as a luxury destination. 

What it Offers

Travelers on the A380 can expect:

• First-Class Suites with private cabins with lie-flat beds and personalized service.
• Onboard Lounges: Social spaces that offer premium beverages and snacks.
• Shower Spas: Exclusive to Emirates’ A380, providing a refreshing experience mid-flight.

These amenities make the A380 a preferred choice for executive travelers who want better comfort and luxury.

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