Ghana: Accra Airport is being modernised to cope with the surge in air traffic
Ghana is accelerating the transformation of its main aerial gateway. On Monday, April 27, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama officially launched a new phase of the Accra International Airport expansion project. This strategic phase involves the construction of a connecting concourse between Terminals 2 and 3, a vital link to streamline passenger movement and improve airport operations coordination.
The future building, designed to meet international standards, will feature modern boarding bridges, fully redesigned waiting areas, VIP lounges, commercial spaces, and optimized service infrastructure.
The goal is clear: to offer a smoother and more pleasant passenger experience while reducing congestion at the current terminals.
This connecting concourse is part of a larger expansion program already underway. This program notably includes the conversion of Terminal 2 into a dual-use facility capable of handling both domestic and international flights.
Additionally, it includes the construction of a new parking lot, the erection of a state-of-the-art control tower, the development of a hotel complex, and the fitting out of duty-free shops.
This upgrade responds to a pressing need: The air traffic of Accra is experiencing sustained growth. In three years, passenger numbers have risen from 1.8 million in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025.
This increase is explained by the intensification of services operated by several airlines, including Delta Air Lines, which resumed its flights to Ghana in December 2025, and Air Tanzania, whose first rotations to Accra were launched in January 2026.
This dynamic is also supported by the visa exemption policy implemented by the Ghanaian government, aimed at strengthening the attractiveness of the country and stimulating sectors related to air transport, notably tourism, hospitality, business, and trade.
By modernizing its infrastructure while opening its borders, Accra confirms its status as an indispensable regional hub in West Africa.
Stan OKAFOR
