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Airfares in Ghana have begun rising following the implementation of a new Airport Infrastructure Development Charge (AIDC), introduced by the Ghana Airports Company Limited to support aviation infrastructure expansion.
Effective April 1, 2026, the levy imposes an additional $100 charge on international round trips, with authorities projecting that the policy could generate up to $800 million to fund critical airport development projects across the country.
Under the new structure, passengers travelling within the ECOWAS sub-region will pay an additional $15, while those flying to other African destinations will incur a $30 charge.
The policy has already triggered fare adjustments among domestic airlines, with operators incorporating the levy into ticket prices.
PassionAir announced that it will apply a GH¢100 one-way charge to all domestic passenger fares.
“In line with the Government of Ghana’s policy on the airport infrastructure modernization programme, the AIDC of GH¢100 (one-way) will be incorporated into all domestic applicable passenger fares,” the airline stated.
Similarly, Africa World Airlines confirmed an upward adjustment in fares, citing the same directive backed by the Ministry of Transport.
According to the airline, the new pricing structure includes a GH¢100 increase on domestic routes and an additional $15 charge on regional routes.
The AIDC forms part of broader government efforts to modernise airport infrastructure and improve aviation services nationwide, with funding expected to support upgrades across major and regional airports.
While authorities say the initiative will strengthen Ghana’s aviation sector, passengers are likely to feel the immediate impact as airlines pass on the cost through higher ticket prices.
