Top 5 Air Travel Apps on Android in South Africa, Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of air travel apps on the Android platform in South Africa showcased notable trends, according to Sensor Tower data.

FlySafair saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, with a peak of approximately 4.7K in late November. Its weekly active users increased steadily, reaching around 126K by the start of December.

Ethiopian Airlines exhibited a consistent download rate early in the quarter, peaking at 2.3K in early December. However, there was a sharp decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users mirrored this trend, with a peak of 7.2K at the beginning of December, followed by a decrease.

Flightradar24 Flight Tracker maintained stable weekly downloads, with a notable increase to 1.7K in the week of December 22. The app also experienced growth in active users, reaching a high of 17.6K by late December. Revenue trends showed a consistent increase, culminating at about $1.1K in the same period.

Travelstart: Flights & Hotels experienced a significant spike in downloads at the end of October, reaching nearly 3K. Active user numbers showed some fluctuation, peaking at 6K in late October.

South African Airways had a relatively stable download rate, with a slight increase to 1.2K in early November. Active user data was not available for this period.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in South Africa's air travel sector. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.