Direct Flights from Tanzania to Ghana: Air Tanzania Strengthens African Travel Links

Published on
September 27, 2025

In a step forward for improving connectivity in Africa in an east-west direction, Air Tanzania has introduced a new direct flight on the route Dar es Salaam – Accra. This new route is on schedule three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and opens for travel tourists and business people on two major economic and cultural centres of Africa. This addition is expected to promote cultural and tourism exchanges and trade between Tanzania and Ghana.

The new introduction also aims to enhance connectivity between African countries. Air Tanzania has profoundly simplified travel for business professionals and tourists heading to Tanzania and Ghana by providing a direct route. This route promotes intra-African travel, which has previously been unfavorably dependent on hubs outside of Africa for connecting flights. The new addition to the airline’s route schedule is bound to enhance travel to the East African region, particularly adding on the vibrant capital of Ghana, Accra.

The direct service scheduled to operate between Ghana and Tanzania is expected to make tourism much easier by contributing to the marketing of the two countries. This, along with other efforts, will make more tourists take advantage of the opportunity to visit Ghana’s rich history, along with other prime attractions in Tanzania, such as the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the beautiful island of Zanzibar. Visitors from Ghana will now be able to visit more of the stunning national parks in Tanzania, and tourists from Tanzania will be able to enjoy the markets, slave forts, and resorts in Ghana.

The new link is expected to be beneficial for business tourism as well. Both Ghana and Tanzania are emerging as key players in Africa’s economy, and so strengthening the two countries will aid in developing better connections. With the rapidly developing economy of Ghana and its location as the headquarters of the African Continental Free Trade Area, many Tanzanian businesses trying to break into the West African market will find much potential. At the same time, Ghanaian businesspeople will now be able to access the East African market with ease, as well as the growing opportunities in Tanzania.

Along these lines, direct flights augment the international mobility of culture, as well as the circulation of culture at a distance. Joint projects, conferences, and exhibitions will be much easier to organise and implement at the university level and cultural institutions, as well as for event organisers, in both of countries. Better aviation connections can also encourage international artistic activity, education, and broader Pan-African collaboration.

Tourism perspectives in Accra and in Dar es SalaamAccra is a historically and culturally rich city that has always attracted tourists to sites like the Cape Coast Castle, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre. Apart from that, Ghana is well-known for its lively markets, colourful festivals, and rich musical traditions, which is now starting to make an impact on international tourism. The new Air Tanzania route will serve to facilitate the growing interest of the people from the East African countries to access these attractions.

On the other hand, Tanzania is the jewel of Africa in terms of wildlife tourism and offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as safaris in the Serengeti and climbing the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro, which is the highest mountain in Africa. In addition to that, the island of Zanzibar is a dream for many travellers, known for its stunning beaches and rich Swahili culture, which offers a perfect combination of leisure and adventure.

With the introduction of this non-stop flight, tourists can now benefit from non-stop connectivity between the two countries, further enhancing the appeal of multi-country trips to those interested in the unique offerings of Eastern and Western Africa.

Tourism Benefits of the New Route for Regional Cohesion

Both East and West Africa have immense tourism potential, yet they have traditionally been neglected with regard to direct flight connectivity. With the addition of this route, Air Tanzania is poised to bridge the gap between two rapidly emerging tourism economies. This is part of the airline’s strategy to help foster regional integration in Africa, consistent with the objectives of the African Union and the African Continental Free Trade Area on enhancing intercontinental travel and economic collaboration.

In addition, the new flight link is likely to encourage local travel agencies and tour operators to develop more integrated, innovative tour packages targeting the East and West African tourism circuits. Such packages may include wildlife safaris, cultural visits, and beach holidays, targeting tourists seeking comprehensive experiences from both regions.

Potential development and continuing expansion

Air Tanzania’s new service to Accra, scheduled to start in the near future, will probably catalyze further expansion in the region. Considering additional strategic growth, the airline is likely to target further West Africa and beyond. Africa’s direct flight expansion is expected to enhance cross-country travel mobility, thus improving air travel connectivity across the continent.

This new travel development is noticeable as a characteristic of the increasing modern use of technology for digitisation in simple and effective means of travel route planning and booking. With their increasing adoption of social media and online booking platforms, Air Tanzania’s new approach will increase airline travel to and from East to West Africa for business, leisure, and students.