Kotoka Airport is the only international airport in the country, located in Accra, the capital of Ghana. The airport is operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). The port serves as a hub for domestic and regional operator Africa World Airlines and a base for domestic operator Passion Air.
The airport consists of two passenger terminals, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 serves only domestic flights, while Terminal 3 serves regional, international and long distance operators. The airport has been recognized by the Airports Council International as “Africa’s Best Airport” for 2019, 2020 and 2021. There is also a VIP terminal in the port for private jet passengers.
Akra private jet charter prices
Although Ghana air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Akra are as follows.
| Midsize Jet | 57.500 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 67.250 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 87.000 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
The history of Kotoka Airport serving the capital city of Accra
Kotoka International Airport was originally a military airport used by the British Royal Air Force during World War II in 1946. The facility was handed over to civilian authority after successful withdrawal by the military. In response to globalization and the increasing demand for air travel at the time, a development project was initiated in 1956 to convert the structure into a terminal building. The project was finished ahead of schedule in 1958.
In 1969, Accra International Airport was renamed Kotoka International Airport in memory of Lieutenant General EK Kotoka. In 1990, a phased program was initiated to develop Kotoka International Airport. The first phase began in 1991-1993 and included the rehabilitation and asphalting of the runway, the renovation of the passenger terminal and control tower block, the construction of the Arrivals/Departures Hall, the construction of the Transit Hall, the construction of the private freight terminal and the installation of new navigational aids.
The second phase started between 1997-2005, aimed for expanding and renewing the arrivals/baggage reception hall, expanding the capacity of the freight terminal by 60%, reorganizing the duty-free shops according to international standards, extending the runway by 550 meters, a special apron for construction freight aircraft, renovating and expanding the departures check-in area, installing the baggage handling and screening system, improving the departure/migration area, and constructing the terminal forecourt (now the Airport Square) to separate the arrival and departure areas.
The third phase was launched in 2009 and includes the rehabilitation of taxiways, the main passenger apron, drainage systems, 21 runway landing zones, rehabilitation and expansion of fuel lines, installation of aviation ground lighting systems, provision of pavement management systems and construction.
Until the last quarter of 2010, there were only two boarding gates at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). GACL, in partnership with United Airlines and Star Alliance, built three additional boarding gates to improve facilitation. Subsequently, three more gates were built, increasing the number of boarding gates at KIA to eight.
Construction of the new 274 million USD Terminal 3 officially started on March 1, 2016, was completed in 2018 and opened to passengers on September 15, 2018.
Accra travel guide
Accra, which is the most developed city of the country in terms of culture, industry and finance, is the region that attracts the most tourists in the country.
Among the places to be visited in the city are Le Pleasure Beach, located in the easternmost part of the city, the James Town Lighthouse, which has become the symbol of the city, the National Museum of Ghana with works revealing the history of the country, the city’s largest market, Makola Market, and Christiansborg (Oso) Castle, one of the oldest structures of the city with its magnificent architecture.
Transportation guide from Kotoka Airport to Accra
Accra Kotoka Airport is one of the most convenient airports in the region in terms of transportation. As in almost every port, there are taxis at the exit of Kotoka Airport. Taxis do not have taximeters and it is necessary to bargain for the fee to be paid per kilometer.
There is no public transport service outside or inside the port. In order to reach the buses running in the city, it is necessary to reach the city limits. If you have arranged a hotel before the holiday, hotel shuttles bring their passengers to the hotel’s location. From time to time, this hotel can shuttles provide service for a fee, but there is no guarantee of this.
Although there are different car rental companies in the port, it may be necessary to make a reservation in advance due to the shortage of vehicles.
