Passenger traffic at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) fell by 10.3% year-on-year in March 2025, according to new figures released by the Bank of Ghana. The airport recorded 98,146 arrivals, down from 109,380 during the same month in 2024.
Also Read
However, on a month-to-month basis, tourist arrivals edged up by 2.2%, showing a slight recovery.
In the first quarter of 2025, Ghana recorded 295,415 arrivals across both the international airport and land borders. This marks a 4.1% drop compared to 308,024 arrivals in the same period last year.
Ports and Harbours Record Growth
While air traffic declined, seaport activity saw a significant boost. International trade through Tema and Takoradi Ports, measured by container traffic, surged during the review period.
Total laden container traffic jumped 22.0% year-on-year to reach 73,577 in March 2025. Over the first three months of the year, cumulative container movement hit 205,145, up 20.5% from the first quarter of 2024.
