Tamale Airport (IATA: TML; ICAO: DGLE) is the airport serving Tamale, a city in the Northern Region of Ghana. The airport was established as an advanced operational base for World War II troops. The landing strip, now housing the International Airport is located at Nyohene, 2 miles West of Tamale. Tamale Airport has an aerodrome control tower, Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (RFSS), and Air Traffic Control Offices.
During the regime of Dr Nkrumah, Tamale Airport was manned by the Airforce. The airport gained international status in 2008 when it was upgraded to the status of an International airport, with all the necessary facilities. The facilities at the newly upgraded Tamale Airport include the construction of a runway, taxiways and aprons, a terminal, modified fire service building, rehabilitation of the tower building, a car park and a VVIP lodge. Offices have also been built at the Tamale International Airport for Customs, Excise and Preventive Services and the Immigration Services.
Tamale International Airport received international flights from South Africa, Tunisia and Angola during the CAN 2008 African Cup?of Nations, hosted by Ghana. The airport in August 2016 uplifted Hajj pilgrims directly to Prince MohammBinbin Abdulaziz Airport in Minna.
Significant places of interest in Tamale include National Cultural Centre, Tamale Sports Stadium, the Gulpke Na Palace, Larabanga Mosque, Mole National Park, Nalerigu Defence Wall, Sirigu pottery and art village, Sacred crocodile ponds, Nania slave camp and the Paga Pia's Palace. Tamale hosts several cultural festivals and events such as the Jintigi Fire Festival, Damba Festival, Kpini Chugu?Festival, and Gobandawu (Yam) Festival.
Airlines Operating from Tamale International Airport
Starbow Airlines and Africa World Airlines operate scheduled domestic flights from Tamale International Airport to Accra and Kumasi.
Flights from other Locations/Airports to Tamale International Airport
There are no international flights landing at Tamale International Airport except during Hajj. However, Starbow Airlines and Africa World Airlines operate scheduled domestic flights from Accra and Kumasi to Tamale.
There are domestic flights to Tamale International Airport from Kumasi International Airport, Sunyani International Airport, Sekondi-Takoradi International Airport, Navrongo Airport, Wa Airport, and Yendi Airport.
Tamale 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 Tamale as the festivities lead to a spike in the prices of flights. Flights from Accra to Tamale should be booked early, at least 14 to 21 days in advance.
Other Airports close to Tamale Airport
Kumasi International Airport
Sunyani International Airport
Kotoka International Airport, Accra
Sunyani International Airport
Takoradi Airport
Starbow Airlines and Africa World Airlines operate scheduled domestic flights to Accra's Kotoka International Airport and Kumasi Airport.
Moving from Tamale International Airport to Tamale
The fastest way of getting to Tamale from Tamale Airport is through the
taxis.
Taxi: Taxis can be found outside the airport terminal. Domestic arrivals at the airport can pick a taxi. Be sure 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 Tamale
Taxi is the major means of transportation in Ghana's Northern Region capital city-Tamale. 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.
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 4 major airports in Ghana-Kumasi Airport, Takoradi Airport, Tamale Airport and Accra Kotoka International Airport.
Domestic Destinations
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| Kumasi |
| Takoradi |
| Tamale |
| Accra |
International Flights to and from Tamale
There are no inbound and outbound international flights to Tamale ?International Airport except during Hajj. 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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