The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced that Air Tanzania will operate commercial flights at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), making it the 26th international airline to serve Ghana’s main aviation hub.
The airline is scheduled to commence operations on January 28, 2026, following the successful completion of all operational and regulatory arrangements.
Air Tanzania will operate flights on the Dar es Salaam–Lagos–Accra–Dar es Salaam route three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Flights are expected to arrive in Accra at 5:00 p.m. and depart at 6:00 p.m.
In a statement shared on Thursday, January 22, 2026, GACL said it was delighted to welcome the Tanzanian national carrier and expressed optimism about the benefits the new route would bring to passengers and regional air connectivity.
“Upon successful completion of all arrangements, Ghana Airports Company Limited excitedly welcomes Air Tanzania to operate from Kotoka International Airport as the 26th international airline. We look forward to seamless facilitation of our cherished passengers,” the statement said.
The introduction of Air Tanzania’s services is expected to strengthen air travel links between East and West Africa, enhance passenger convenience, and boost trade, tourism, and business travel across the region.
Kotoka International Airport continues to expand its network of international carriers as part of efforts to position Accra as a major aviation hub in West Africa.
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