Airline Operations in Ghana Set for Significant Growth in 2025 | By Dominick Andoh | Ghana’s aviation landscape is poised for significant enhancement in 2025, with Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways increasing their flight frequencies and the anticipated launch of Relax Airlines and PANAF Air.
Effective April 4, 2025, Turkish Airlines will raise its weekly flight frequency between Istanbul and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport from 10 to 12 flights. This change, announced in a letter to travel trade partners in Accra, is a response to increased demand for travel to the region. Following this expansion, Turkish Airlines will become the largest European airline by frequency serving Accra, offering connections to 131 destinations worldwide.
To cater to its passengers, Turkish Airlines provides a variety of services, including the Stopover Istanbul program, which offers free hotel accommodation for transit travelers with layovers of 20 hours or more, and the TourIstanbul program, featuring guided tours of Istanbul’s historic landmarks for layovers ranging from 6 to 24 hours.
In a parallel development, Qatar Airways plans to increase its flight frequency to and from Accra this year, further boosting travel options for Ghanaian passengers. The airline is expected to announce the increase in frequency in the coming days.
Moreover, starting in July 2025, passengers travelling from Accra to Kumasi, Tamale, and Takoradi will benefGhana’s aviation landscape is poised for significant enhancement in 2025, with Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways increasing their flight frequencies and the anticipated launch of Relax Airlines.
Effective April 4, 2025, Turkish Airlines will raise its weekly flight frequency between Istanbul and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport from 10 to 12 flights. This change, announced in a letter to travel trade partners in Accra, is a response to increased demand for travel to the region. Following this expansion, Turkish Airlines will become the largest European airline by frequency serving Accra, offering connections to 131 destinations worldwide.
To cater to its passengers, Turkish Airlines provides a variety of services, including the Stopover Istanbul program, which offers free hotel accommodation for transit travelers with layovers of 20 hours or more, and the TourIstanbul program, featuring guided tours of Istanbul’s historic landmarks for layovers ranging from 6 to 24 hours.
In a parallel development, Qatar Airways plans to increase its flight frequency to and from Accra this year, further boosting travel options for passengers flying to and from Ghana.
Moreover, starting in July 2025, passengers travelling from Accra to Kumasi, Tamale, and Takoradi will benefit from expanded options with the introduction of Relax Airlines to the domestic and regional aviation market. The airline is undergoing inspections by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on its training and maintenance facilities in Lithuania and plans to transport the first of a planned fleet of three aircraft to Ghana upon completion.
Another operator, PANAF AIR, has officially received its Air Carrier License (ACL) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). This milestone marks the airline’s commitment to contributing to the growth of both domestic and regional air travel within West Africa.
Ing. Charles Kraikue, Director General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), confirmed this to AviationGhana. As the airline gears up for the second regulatory requirement of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) before takeoff, stakeholders are hopeful that it will create a ripple effect in the aviation supply chain, benefiting ancillary businesses such as hotels, tourism operators, and transportation services.
Currently, there are two main domestic airline operators, Africa World Airlines (AWA) and Passion Air, servicing the Kumasi, Tamale, Wa, Takoradi, and Sunyani airports. AWA also operates regional flights to Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria.
AviationGhana | Airline Operations in Ghana Set for Significant Growth in 2025
