Ghana has been working to break and produce an aviation record by making sure, for the first time, a flight from outside the country will land at the airport of the country’s second largest city, newly constructed state of the art Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport.
But there is an imminent breach after the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced a rescheduling of the inaugural direct flight from London Gatwick to the Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport, initially slated for December 3, 2024.
In a press release statement, GACL cited the short notice as the reason for the delay, stating that the flight will now arrive later this week.
“The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) whishes to inform the general public that as a result of short notice given for the special flight from London Gatwick to Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport, the previously announced flight slated for Tuesday, December 3, 2024 will now arrive at Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport later this week. The second flight, scheduled for the 15th December 2024 remains unchanged.”
The new service, launched in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines, marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity between Ghana and the United Kingdom, with Kumasi becoming the destination of Ghana’s first direct international flight outside Accra.
While the exact new date for the first flight’s arrival has yet to be disclosed, GACL reassured the public that the second scheduled flight, set for December 15, 2024, will proceed as planned.
The initiative reflects GACL’s efforts to expand air travel options and bolster regional development.
This direct service is expected to strengthen tourism, trade, and investment opportunities for Kumasi and its surrounding regions.
Travelers and stakeholders have been advised to stay updated on developments through GACL’s official communication channels.
