List of international airports in Ghana

List of international airports in Ghana

Currently, people can travel to several places around the globe. As of now, Ghana has four international airports. This article outlines the international airports in Ghana.

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International airports in Ghana

Modern developments in Ghana are marked by the presence of international airports. Under the management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, the country now boasts of international airports.

Kotoka International Airport

This is the best international airport in Ghana. Previously, it was known as Ghana International Airport. It was later renamed Kotoka to honor Liutenant General Kotoka. Flights from this airport connect to very many places around the globe.

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Kumasi Airport

Kumasi International Airport serves Kumasi town in the Ashanti region. It is one of the most functional airports in the country and is located just 6 kilometers from this town. Initially, it operated domestically. However, a rehabilitation project valued at $300 million saw it meet international standards.

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Sunyani Airport

This airport was first created as an airstrip in 1942 to facilitate communication for the Allied Forces. It was later abandoned but revived in 1974 meet the travelling needs of Sunyani town.

Tamale airport

Tamale International Airport facilities air travel for the people of Tamale. It first served the domestic transport needs in the country. In 2008, it was renovated and equipped with state of the art facilities to serve internationally.

international airports in Ghana

As of now, Ghana international airports are seemingly few. However, this is a great improvement for this country considering the several developments that are taking place. In the past, there only existed one international airport and this limited extensive travelling around the world.

The Ghana Airports Company Limited has partnered with the government to ensure that international airports are established. People are now enjoying faster and easier travel to any part of the globe. Additionally, these Ghana airports have facilitated growth in the economy. Unlike in the past, many tourists are now able to come into the country and explore our traditions. Most importantly, these international airports contain facilities to ensure that people have a great experience.

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In future, we hope that domestic airports of Wa, Yendi, Navrongo and Takoradi will be upgraded to acquire international standards. For now, let us take advantage of the international airports we have by travelling and learning a lot. Citizens could propagate further growth by first embracing what has been made available.

If you want fast and excellent experience when travelling by air, try the airports listed above.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Chris Ndetei (Lifestyle writer) Christopher Ndetei is a junior reporter writer who joined the Yen team in May 2021. He graduated from the Machakos Technical College in 2009 with a diploma in ICT. Chris has over two years of experience in content creation and more than ten working in the hospitality industry. He covers lifestyle/entertainment, focusing on biographies, life hacks, gaming and guides. In 2023, Christopher finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach him at chrisndetei@gmail.com