GACL Urges Expansion of Domestic Air Routes to Strengthen Ghana’s Aviation Network | By Keren Vanderpuije
The Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, has underscored the need to expand domestic and intra-regional air routes to support Ghana’s ambition of becoming a leading aviation hub.
Speaking at the 5th AviationGhana Breakfast Meeting in Accra on February 10, 2026, Mrs. Opare said improved domestic connectivity is essential to strengthening the country’s overall aviation framework.
She noted that while international connectivity remains important, equal attention must be given to building stronger links between Ghana’s regional airports.
“If we want to make Ghana a hub in the West Africa region, we have to open up our connectivity, both international connections and domestic intra-regional flights such as Kumasi-Tamale, Tamale-Ho and others,” she said.
Mrs. Opare indicated that increased domestic flight options would enhance passenger convenience, stimulate regional economic activity, and improve airport utilisation across the country.
She explained that efficient domestic networks are a foundational component of successful hub models globally, enabling smoother passenger transfers and supporting broader connectivity strategies.
According to her, expanding intra-domestic routes would not only improve mobility within Ghana but also reinforce Accra’s role as a central node linking regional cities to international destinations.
The call forms part of wider discussions among aviation stakeholders on practical steps required to deepen connectivity and drive sustainable growth in Ghana’s aviation sector.
The high-level forum, themed “Advancing Ghana’s Aviation Sector: Policy, Connectivity, and Sustainable Growth,” brought together key industry stakeholders to deliberate on policy direction, infrastructure development and improved air connectivity.
The 5th AviationGhana Breakfast Meeting, organised by AviationGhana.com, is an annual event which brings together policymakers and operators from the aviation and travel sectors to discuss important industry issues and seek solutions to various challenges. AviationGhana, located in Accra, Ghana, has been a trusted source of aviation and general travel news for nearly a decade. It serves not only Ghana but also the broader West Africa sub-region. AviationGhana publishes two related publications: The AviationGhana eNewspaper, which is released five times a week and is accessible on all major flights through PressReader, and AviationGhana Magazine, a quarterly publication also available on PressReader.
GACL Urges Expansion of Domestic Air Routes to Strengthen Ghana’s Aviation Network | AviationGhana.com
