GACL Welcomes Air Tanzania’s Entry into Ghana, Hails Boost to Trade
The Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, has lauded Air Tanzania for launching direct flight operations to Ghana, describing the development as a major step forward for regional integration, air travel connectivity, and economic cooperation across Africa.
Speaking at a formal event to inaugurate the Tanzanian national carrier’s operations in Ghana, Mrs. Opare said the new service reflects the deepening relationship between West and East Africa and highlights the growing spirit of collaboration among African countries in the aviation and commercial sectors.
According to her, the arrival of Air Tanzania on the Ghanaian aviation landscape demonstrates Africa’s commitment to strengthening intra-continental travel and trade. She noted that improved air connectivity is essential for unlocking economic opportunities and fostering closer ties among African nations. “This development is a clear indication of the expanding connectivity between our countries and a strong symbol of friendship, cooperation, and trade among African states,” she stated.
Mrs. Opare explained that the newly introduced Accra–Dar es Salaam route is expected to significantly improve travel convenience for passengers. She noted that the direct flight from Accra to Dar es Salaam takes approximately six hours, while the return journey, routing through Lagos, Nigeria, before arriving in Accra, has a total duration of about eight hours.
She expressed confidence that the route will appeal to a wide range of travellers, including business executives, tourists, students, and other professionals who frequently travel between the two regions.
Commending Air Tanzania’s leadership, the GACL Managing Director praised the airline’s strategic expansion across the African continent and described the decision to operate in Ghana as timely and forward-looking. She expressed optimism that the partnership between GACL and Air Tanzania will deliver long-term benefits for both parties.
Mrs. Opare further pointed out that the introduction of the new route strengthens Ghana’s position as a key aviation hub within the sub-region, while also expanding travel choices and improving operational efficiency at the country’s international airport.
She added that beyond aviation, the route is expected to stimulate trade, tourism, cultural exchange, and people-to-people relations between West and East Africa, creating new pathways for economic growth and regional development.
