Ghana's premier gateway to West Africa and the world.
Opened
1942
Location
Accra, Ghana
Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is the main international airport serving Accra, the capital city of Ghana. It is the busiest airport in Ghana and one of the most important aviation hubs in West Africa, handling millions of passengers annually.
The airport is named after Lieutenant General Emmanuel Kotoka, a Ghanaian military officer who played a key role in the 1966 coup that overthrew Kwame Nkrumah. It is operated by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
A major Terminal 3 expansion opened in 2018, significantly increasing the airport's capacity and modernizing its facilities. KIA serves as a critical connection point for regional African routes as well as intercontinental flights to Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Terminals
The airport features Terminal 3 as the primary international terminal, opened in 2018, with the older Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 also in use for domestic and regional operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include metered taxis, ride-hailing services, and private car hire; the airport is located approximately 10 kilometers from Accra's central business district.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at KIA include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Air France, and Africa World Airlines, which is based at the airport.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Kotoka, who died at the airport during a counter-coup attempt in 1967.
- ›Terminal 3, opened in 2018, has a capacity of approximately 5 million passengers per year.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of about 91 meters (299 feet) above sea level.
- ›KIA is one of the few airports in West Africa capable of handling wide-body long-haul aircraft.
- ›Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) manages all airports in Ghana, including KIA.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
