Delta Airlines is back! It’s resuming its seasonal route between Accra and Atlanta after 13 years.
This and more is expected to make December in Ghana look lively, with the season filled with festivals, events, and cultural celebrations.
The move is similarly expected to boost tourism, create business opportunities, and strengthen ties between Ghana and its diaspora.
The launch happened at Kotoka International Airport, Terminal 3, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with media, key partners, and officials in attendance.
During the event, Maame Efua Houadjeto, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), said the festive season is the ideal time to highlight Ghana’s culture and events.
“On behalf of the Ghana Tourism Authority, we’ve been dedicated to promoting Ghana abroad. With major events like December in GH, Detty December, the upcoming Highlife Festival celebrating 100 years of Highlife, the Gospel Festival, Taste of Ghana, the Diaspora Summit, and the vibrant masqueraders often seen in Takoradi, we have plenty to offer this December that’s why we invite the world to visit Ghana to experience our warmth, our destinations, our people, our food, our clothing, our style, and our culture. And we say Ayekoo to Delta Airlines,” she said.
The CEO of GTA called the event a proud day for the nation. “Today is a proud moment for all of us. We thank Delta for this renewed commitment to Ghana and for affirming, once again, that Ghana is a central hub on the world map.
“At GTA, we see this flight as the perfect doorway into an unforgettable December season that will showcase the heartbeat of our nation — our culture, music, food, creativity and spirit.
“We celebrate Delta on this exciting journey. It’s been here before, and it will continue. It’s not going to stop anytime soon,” Madam Houadjeto stated.
She added that the direct flight makes travel easier and improves the traveler experience.
“This direct flight will make travel much simpler for visitors from Atlanta and nearby cities. Previously, passengers had to transit through New York, which lengthened and complicated the trip. Now, this direct flight has eased the process for our visitors and us.
“Whenever we promote Ghana abroad, our first stop is Atlanta, so we’re always there, and it feels like the cities around Atlanta are just as connected to us. Honestly, my family, friends, visitors, and especially the diaspora, are thrilled to have a direct flight from Atlanta to Accra. We’re incredibly grateful,” she added.
About the discontinuation of flights after 13 years, Madam Houadjeto explained that previous services were not fully booked, but the new seasonal route offers a more convenient and direct travel experience.
She said she was particularly excited because the Accra–Atlanta route is crucial for tourism and business, disclosing that GTA has also worked closely with security, airport, and immigration officials to ensure every visitor, whether new or returning, feels safe, welcomed, and respected.
The daily seasonal service of Delta Air Line non-stop Accra-Atlanta Services started on Monday, December 1, 2025, and will operate through late March 2026, using the Airbus A330-900neo, equipped with Delta One Suites, Premium Select, Comfort Plus and Main Cabin seating. (Read Delta resumes non-stop Atlanta-Accra flights)
With this addition, Delta now serves Accra from two U.S. gateways, its year-round daily New York–JFK route and the new winter service from Atlanta.
