Africa World Airlines resumes Accra – Abidjan direct flights
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has resumed direct flights between Accra and Abidjan, restoring a key air link between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire nearly four years after the route was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has relaunched direct flights between Accra and Abidjan, restoring an important air link between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire after a four-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The inaugural service flew on Monday, August 31, 2026, with a journey time of around one hour. The route will operate four times weekly – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday – providing a direct connection between two major West African economic centers.
A re-launch ceremony at Accra International Airport was attended by Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State and Founder and Chairman of AWA, along with a delegation from Asogli State, Deputy Minister for Transport and MP for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Ghanaian diplomatic representatives, aviation authorities, and officials from Côte d’Ivoire.
In his remarks, Togbe Afede XIV emphasized the importance of stronger air connectivity for deepening ties among African nations and highlighted AWA's dedication to facilitating travel, trade, and personal exchanges across the continent.
The revived Accra – Abidjan route is anticipated to stimulate business and tourism between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, while also enhancing trade, investment, and regional integration through improved air connectivity. For AWA, reintroducing this route is part of a broader plan to expand its network across African destinations and fortify its position in the region. The Accra – Abidjan service marks another significant link in AWA's efforts to boost West African connectivity.
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