Emirates Airlines has announced an expansion of its operations in Ghana with the introduction of four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from July 12, 2026.

Salem Almana, Emirates' Country Manager for Ghana, noted that the airline has operated in the country for over two decades and remains confident in the Ghanaian market. 'For more than two decades, Emirates has proudly connected Ghana to the world. The introduction of this additional service demonstrates our continued confidence in the Ghanaian market and our commitment to supporting the country's growing travel needs,' Almana stated.

The additional service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, complementing Emirates' existing daily operation. This move is expected to increase the airline's capacity to meet the growing demand for travel to and from Accra.

The return flight, EK790, will depart Accra at 10:25 hrs (local time) and arrive in Dubai at 22:40 hrs (local time). Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the flights will offer eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class.

Passengers traveling to and from Ghana will continue to benefit from Emirates' award-winning services and products across all cabin classes, including regionally inspired meals, complimentary beverages, and the airline's ice inflight entertainment system. The platform features up to 6,500 channels of on-demand entertainment in more than 40 languages and includes Ghanaian content.

The increased bellyhold cargo capacity of the additional flights is expected to further support trade, stimulate economic activity, and provide Ghanaian businesses with faster and more reliable access to global markets. Emirates SkyCargo transports significant volumes of fresh-cut fruit from Ghana to European destinations such as Prague and Zurich.

Ghanaian businesses will have more opportunities to export their products through Dubai, a major hub for international trade. With the expansion, Emirates will operate 11 weekly flights to Ghana using its wide-body Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The airline has committed to providing greater convenience for its customers and strengthening business, tourism, and trade links between Ghana and key markets.

'Beyond providing greater convenience for our customers, this expansion will strengthen business, tourism, and trade links between Ghana and key markets across our global network, while contributing to the continued growth of Ghana's aviation sector,' said Almana.

The expansion of Emirates' operations in Ghana demonstrates the airline's confidence in the country's growing economy and demand for air travel. The move is expected to boost cargo operations through Emirates SkyCargo and provide Ghanaian businesses with faster and more reliable access to global markets.

The additional flights will offer passengers more convenient options when connecting to Accra via Dubai. Specifically, passengers from destinations such as Delhi, Boston, Los Angeles, and several cities across Germany and the United Kingdom will have better connections to Accra.

In addition to the direct service, the expanded operation will provide seamless access to close to 140 destinations worldwide for travelers from Accra.

The expansion comes at a time when Ghana is experiencing significant growth in its aviation sector. The country has been working to improve its air travel infrastructure and increase its air travel capacity. The additional flights from Emirates are expected to contribute to this growth.

Key Facts

  • Additional flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
  • The airline will operate 11 weekly flights to Ghana using its wide-body Boeing 777-300ER aircraft
  • Emirates will offer eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class
  • The airline transports significant volumes of fresh-cut fruit from Ghana to European destinations such as Prague and Zurich
  • The expansion is expected to contribute to the continued growth of Ghana's aviation sector

With this expansion, Emirates is reaffirming its commitment to Ghana and supporting the country's growing demand for travel and global connectivity.