Domestic ticket prices in Ghana have climbed after two major airlines announced fare adjustments tied to a new government-backed levy aimed at funding airport upgrades.
The Airport Infrastructure Development Charge (AIDC), introduced by the Ghana Airports Company Limited and effective April 1, 2026, adds a GHC100 fee on one-way domestic flights.
PassionAir said it will incorporate the levy into all applicable fares. “In line with the Government of Ghana’s policy on the airport infrastructure modernization programme, PassionAir wishes to inform the public and our valued customers of the introduction of the Airport Infrastructure Development Charge (AIDC),” the carrier said in a public notice. The airline added the GHC100 charge will apply to all tickets issued from April 1.
Africa World Airlines (AWA) confirmed similar adjustments. “Africa World Airlines (AWA) wishes to officially inform the public and our valued passengers of an upward adjustment to published fares for all tickets issued on or after 1 April 2026,” the company said. It noted that the increase reflects the government directive, with “an upward adjustment of GH¢100 applied to all domestic routes and US$15 to all regional routes.”
The levy, backed by law through the Ministry of Transport, is part of broader efforts to raise dedicated funding for airport infrastructure development and modernization across the country.
Passengers flying domestic routes will bear the cost directly, as airlines are required to pass the charge into ticket prices under the new policy.
