Virgin Atlantic has announced its return to Ghana after a 12-year break, with daily flights scheduled to Kotoka International Airport in Accra starting from May 2025.
This marks the airline’s first service to Ghana since 2013, introducing a significant new option for travellers between the UK and Ghana.
The resumption of flights is set to provide much-needed competition on a route that currently offers limited choices. The UK is home to the third-largest Ghanaian diaspora in the world, and this new service aims to meet the increasing demand from those looking to visit friends and family.
Additionally, approximately 10% of passengers are expected to connect through London onto Virgin Atlantic’s service to New York JFK, further enhancing the connectivity options for travellers.
The daily service, launching on 1 May 2025, will operate on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft will feature Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class, Premium and Economy cabins, including Economy Delight, Classic and Light options, along with an onboard bar for passengers.
In addition to passenger services, Accra is anticipated to be a key cargo route for Virgin Atlantic. The airline will offer 30 tonnes of capacity on each flight, facilitating the transport of goods such as fresh produce between Ghana and major markets in the UK and US.
This move is expected to strengthen ties between Ghana and the UK, providing more options for travelers and boosting trade between the two nations.
The Accra flight is part of Virgin Atlantic’s three new destinations; with the rest being, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Toronto, Canada.
