Kumasi Airport’s New Terminal Takes Flight on July 1st!1 min read
Get ready, Kumasi! The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced the grand opening of the new terminal building at Prempeh I International Airport on Monday, July 1st, 2024.
To ensure a smooth transition, a series of tests will take place from June 25th to June 30th, 2024. This includes simulations of all systems and processes in the new terminal, along with three live flights conducted between June 28th and 30th. Passengers flying with Africa World Airlines and Passion Air on these dates will be informed accordingly.
The state-of-the-art terminal boasts impressive features:
- Capacity for 800,000 passengers annually
- Efficient processing of 200 passengers per hour
- 2 passenger boarding bridges for seamless boarding
- VIP treatment with a Presidential lounge and 3 additional lounges
- 4 boarding gates for departing flights
- Faster check-in with 4 self-service kiosks and 9 check-in desks
- 16 immigration booths to expedite arrival procedures
- Dedicated areas for airlines, staff, and commercial retail
- Convenient amenities like currency exchange, visa on arrival services, and automated car parking
- A multipurpose faith room and dedicated space for unaccompanied minors
- Modern baggage handling systems and a medical facility for passenger well-being
GACL’s commitment to world-class facilities is evident, aiming to position Ghana as the leading aviation hub in West Africa. Buckle up, Kumasi – exciting journeys await you at the new Prempeh I International Airport!