Nigeria generated $62 million from airline ticket taxes in 2024, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association. The country’s earnings contributed to Africa’s total of $1.97 billion collected from ticket-specific charges across the continent.
Other African nations with significant revenue included South Africa with $410 million, Egypt at $360 million, Ethiopia around $310 million, Morocco with $295 million, and Kenya at $215 million. Most of Africa’s revenue came from international travel, while domestic ticket taxes amounted to just $49 million.
Globally, North America remained the largest source of ticket-tax revenue, generating $34.1 billion, followed by Europe with $14.5 billion. Africa’s average tax per international passenger was $20.7, higher than Asia Pacific but lower than North and South America.
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Nigeria increased its ticket tax on December 1, 2025, introducing an additional $11.50 security levy under the Advance Passenger Information System. The levy raises the total security charge on each international flight ticket to $31.50 and aims to enhance border control and streamline passenger clearance.
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