Africa World Airlines (AWA) has resumed direct flights between Accra and Abidjan, restoring a key air connection between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire that was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first flight on the restored route operated on Monday, August 31, 2026, with the journey between Ghana’s capital and Côte d’Ivoire’s commercial centre taking approximately one hour.
The service will operate four times a week—Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays—providing travellers with a direct link between two of West Africa’s major commercial hubs.
The relaunch ceremony was attended by Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State and Founder and Board Chairman of AWA, who was accompanied by a delegation from Asogli State.
Also present were the Deputy Minister for Transport and Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Ghanaian diplomatic representatives, aviation authorities and government officials from Côte d’Ivoire.
Speaking at the relaunch, Togbe Afede XIV welcomed the restoration of the route, stressing the importance of strengthening connections among African countries.
He said the return of the service reflected AWA’s broader vision of building an African airline that makes it easier for Africans to travel, conduct business and establish connections across the continent.
The airline expects the restored route to support increased movement of business travellers, tourists and investors between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire while providing passengers with additional travel options.
The Accra–Abidjan corridor is particularly significant to regional commerce, linking Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, two of West Africa’s largest economies and key members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
AWA said the resumption of the service would contribute to trade, tourism, investment and regional integration by improving direct air connectivity between the two markets.
For the airline, the relaunch forms part of its broader ambition to strengthen intra-African air travel and connect African markets with one another.
The restoration of the route also comes as West African economies continue efforts to deepen regional integration and improve transport links that facilitate the movement of people, goods, capital and business services across borders.
AWA said the Accra–Abidjan service represents another step towards its vision of “connecting Africa with Africa” and supporting the development of West Africa’s aviation and economic corridors.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
