Ghana: Saudi Carrier plans to launch flights to Accra | By Dominick Andoh| AviationGhana has confirmed that a Saudi Arabia-based airline plans to begin scheduled passenger flight operations between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Accra, Ghana.
According to sources in Ghana familiar with the situation, the yet-to-be-named airline has initiated discussions through various diplomatic channels to secure the necessary permits and approvals.
The main Saudi-based airlines include: Saudia, Riyadh Air, Flynas, Nesma Airlines, and SaudiGulf Airlines. Currently, there are no direct scheduled flights between Accra and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Lion Air mainly transports Hajj pilgrims from Ghana annually, facilitating their participation in this important religious duty. Emirates and Qatar Airways are the primary Middle Eastern carriers operating from Accra’s Kotoka International Airport.
Interest in the Ghana market from Saudi Arabia follows Virgin Atlantic’s plans to postpone its return to Accra until further notice. Originally scheduled for May 1, 2025, the airline will now delay its launch due to challenges with Rolls-Royce engines affecting its Boeing fleet, with at least one of Virgin’s Boeing 787 aircraft currently unavailable. Ghana: Saudi Carrier plans to launch flights to Accra
By Dominick Andoh | AviationGhana
