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Northern Ghana's main gateway serving Tamale and beyond.
Location
Tamale, Ghana
Yakubu Tali International Airport, located in Tamale, is the principal airport serving the Northern Region of Ghana. It handles both domestic and regional international traffic, connecting Tamale to Accra and other destinations.
The airport was named after Yakubu Tali, a former Inspector-General of Police in Ghana. It has undergone expansion and upgrading works to improve its capacity and infrastructure, reflecting Tamale's growing importance as a commercial and administrative hub in northern Ghana.
The airport serves as a key transport node for the Upper East, Upper West, and Northern regions, supporting economic activity, humanitarian operations, and tourism linked to nearby attractions such as Mole National Park.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Passengers travel between the airport and Tamale city centre primarily by taxi and private hire vehicles, as no dedicated public bus service is established.
Airlines here
Africa World Airlines and Passion Air have operated scheduled domestic services connecting Tamale to Accra's Kotoka International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Yakubu Tali, a former Inspector-General of Police of Ghana.
- ›Serves as the main aviation gateway for northern Ghana.
- ›Designated an international airport, enabling cross-border regional flights.
- ›Located in Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region and one of Ghana's fastest-growing cities.
- ›Proximity to Mole National Park makes it a useful entry point for wildlife tourism.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
