Domestic air travellers using the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi and the Tamale International Airport can now utilise the services of these facilities for an extended period.

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The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) have announced an extension of operational hours at these facilities, which takes effect on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

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Announcing in a joint statement, GCAA and GACL shared that Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi will no longer end operations at 8 pm but at 11 pm, representing a three-hour extension.

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Similarly, Tamale International Airport previously closed at 6:00 PM, but its new operational hours allow it to remain open until 10:00 PM, representing a 4-hour increase in operational time.

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This change is expected to improve domestic air travel, allowing airlines to increase flight frequency and improve connectivity between the two cities.

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The statement also noted that “a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority to all airlines.”

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The GCAA has also advised domestic airlines to adjust their schedules accordingly. “Domestic airlines have been advised to increase their frequency to and from both airports,” the statement read.

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The general public is encouraged to take note of the changes and plan their travel accordingly.

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About the two airports

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The Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi was completed and commissioned on May 10, 2024, by President Nana Akufo-Addo and Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

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The airport officially began operations on July 1, 2024, following a series of subsystem simulations to ensure efficiency. Since its operational start, the airport has served approximately 800,000 passengers annually.

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The Tamale International Airport was completed and commissioned on August 23, 2023, following its expansion as part of a $70 million expansion project facilitated by the UK-Ghana Business Council.

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The airport has been designed to handle 400,000 passengers annually, with modern facilities including a multi-purpose terminal, a five-kilometre access road, and a 330-capacity car park.

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Before its expansion and renovation, it's reported to have served approximately 217,958 passengers in 2021 and 148,548 passengers in 2020.

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