International passenger traffic through Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport has held steady in 2025, average close to 100,000 monthly arrivals each month from January to August, according to Bank of Ghana figures.
By the numbers
- January – 126K
- February – 102K
- March – 94K
- April – 96K
- May: 97k
- Jun–Jul: 108K each
- Aug: 112k, the highest so far
Why it matters
- The steady climb suggests resilience in air travel demand despite global economic jitters.
- August’s jump may reflect summer travel peaks, diaspora returns, and increased tourism campaigns.
- International passenger flows are a key source of foreign exchange from tourism, business travel, and remittances.
Between the lines
- Ghana’s aviation sector is tracking toward consistent year-on-year growth if the trend holds through Q4.
- Compared with the flat start of the year, the uptick from June onward hints at a rebound in regional and long-haul traffic.
- Sustained momentum would support the government’s push to position Ghana as a West African hub.
What’s next:
Watch for:
- September–December traffic: typically boosted by conferences and year-end holiday travel.
- Tourism receipts: whether higher passenger numbers translate into stronger forex inflows.
- Airline route expansion: carriers may add frequencies if the growth sustains.
