Takoradi Airport (IATA: TKD; ICAO: DGTK) is the airport serving the Sekondi-Takoradi city in the Western Region of Ghana. The airport located in the twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi was a major transportation link during World War II.
The airport was used by the United States Army Air Forces Air Transport Command to link Lagos and the Sudan.?The airport is a military type airport as it was historically used for several military operations during World War II. It was a major refuelling stop during?the second World War between Monrovia-Roberts Field, Liberia and Lagos Airport, Nigeria.
Significant places of interest near Takoradi airport includes the Monkey Hill, Nzulezu Stilt Settlement, Kakum National Park, Fort Orange, and Takoradi Beach.
Airlines Operating from Takoradi Airport
Africa World Airlines and
Starbow Airlines are the two airlines operating scheduled domestic flights to Accra from Takoradi Airport.
?Flights from Other Locations/Airports to Takoradi Airport
There are no international flights landing at Takoradi Airport. However, Starbow Airlines and Africa World Airlines operating scheduled domestic flights from Accra to Takoradi.
Domestic flights from Kumasi International Airport, Sunyani International Airport, Sekondi-Takoradi International Airport, Tamale Airport, Navrongo Airport, Wa Airport, and Yendi Airport also land at Takoradi Airport.
Takoradi is accessible all year. The climate is generally warm and humid all year round. December is the most expensive time to book a flight to Takoradi as the festivities lead to a spike in the prices of flights. Flights from Accra to Takoradi should be booked early, at least 14 to 21 days in advance.
Other Airports close to Takoradi Airport
Kumasi International Airport
Sunyani International Airport
Kotoka International Airport, Accra
Tamale Airport.
Starbow Airlines and Africa World Airlines operate scheduled domestic flights to Accra's Kotoka International Airport.
Moving from Takoradi Airport to Takoradi
The fastest way of getting to Takoradi from Takoradi Airport is through the taxis
.
Taxi: Taxis can be found outside the airport terminal. Domestic arrivals at the airport can pick a taxi. Be ensure to ask for the taxi fare to your destination before boarding a taxi as the taxis are not metered. You can expect to pay 30 Ghana cedis for a short trip
.
Bus: A number of hotels in Accra offer airport shuttle services for passengers. You can pre-book for airport pickup with your hotel.
Cost of Living in?Takoradi
Taxi is the major means of transportation in Ghana's Western Region capital city-Takoradi. The cost of a taxi on a business day starts from GH?35. Ensure you negotiate the taxi fare with the driver as the prices are not fixed.
Metro Mass Transportation Company (MMTC) operates in the twin cities of Sekondi-Takoradi to link the populous and industrialised city of Ghana. The Bus Rapid Transit System connects the residential and business areas.
There are also buses called
Trotro linking every part of the city. It is relatively cheaper than the taxis and the Metro Buses.
| Items |
Price GH? |
| Basic dinner for 2 |
73 |
| Dinner for 2 at foreign restaurant |
229 |
| Lunchtime meal plus drink |
43 |
| Combo meal in fast food |
30 |
| 1 dozen egg |
12 |
| 1 bottle of Beer |
5.32 |
| 1 bottle of red wine |
26 |
| 2 litres of Coca-cola |
9 |
| Bread for 2 people |
5.42 |
| 1 pair of jeans |
172 |
| Haircut |
25 |
| 1-month gym membership |
312 |
Flights within the Various Airports in Ghana
Starbow Airlines and Africa World Airlines are the 2 major airlines operating scheduled domestic flights between the 2 airports- Takoradi Airport and Kotoka International Airport, Accra. Takoradi is a 35 minutes?journey from Accra Kotoka International Airport.
| Domestic Destinations |
| Kumasi |
| Takoradi |
| Tamale |
| Accra |
International Flights to and from Takoradi
There are no inbound and outbound international flights to Takoradi Airport. International arrivals and departures take place at Kotoka International Airport, Accra.
Passengers can board a connecting flight through Starbow Airlines or Africa World Airlines to Kotoka International Airport to board International Airlines such as Arik Air, Turkish Airlines, South African Airways, Kenyan Airways, Emirates Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Egyptair, and RwandAir.
International flight fare to Ethiopia, Nairobi, Abuja, Lisbon, London, Istanbul, Dubai, Milan, Johannesburg, Sao Tome, Lome, Casablanca, Kigali, Washington DC, London, Amsterdam and Lagos starts from ?780 Ghanaian Cedis depending on the time of booking.
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