King Mswati III International Airport Guide
King Mswati III International Airport is Eswatini's only international commercial airport, located in Sikhuphe in the Lubombo region, approximately 50 km east of Manzini. It opened for commercial operations in September 2014, replacing Matsapha Airport. Construction cost around $150 million, with $22 million contributed by Taiwan.
The airport has a single terminal building covering 6,500 m² with capacity for 300 peak-hour passengers and a designed annual capacity of 360,000 passengers. Its 3,580-metre runway is rated for Code E aircraft including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A340. A cargo terminal handles mail, perishables, and hazardous goods.
Airlink operates regular scheduled flights to Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, with Eswatini Air also serving routes to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Harare. The airport is operated by the Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority and sits near Hlane Royal National Park.
Services
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Location
Key facts
- Size
- 1 runwayopened 2014
- Location
- -26.359, 31.717
- Operator
- Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority
Terminals
1 terminalKing Mswati III International Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 2 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- TerminalMixed
Airlink, Eswatini Air
Nearby cities
2 citiesKing Mswati III International Airport is closest to Manzini (50 km southwest), and also serves Mbabane and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Manzini50 km southwest
- Mbabane89 km west
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