Direct flights from Toronto to Accra set to boost tourism and World Cup dreams

Air Transat, the renowned Canadian airline, has confirmed a groundbreaking new non-stop service connecting Toronto (YYZ) and Accra (ACC) starting in the Summer of 2026.

This monumental development is not just about a new flight route; it’s a direct gateway opening up Canada for Ghanaian citizens, and critically, a simplified path for the immense Ghanaian diaspora in Ontario to return home.

The new route will operate twice weekly—on Wednesdays and Sundays—from June 17 to October 22, 2026.

This timing couldn’t be more perfect. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico looming large, this direct service is a game-changer. For Ghanaian football fans in West Africa, the long, tedious, and often costly necessity of connecting through Europe to reach Canada will be eliminated.

“We are honoured to be the first and only airline to offer a direct connection between Canada and Ghana,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. His words ring true, especially for the thousands of Ghanaians planning to travel for the tournament.

The Honourable Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Minister for Transport, Republic of Ghana, echoed the national sentiment, stating, “Air Transat flights from Toronto, Canada to Accra, Ghana are not mere flights in the skies, but a connection between aspirations and reality.”

For the vibrant Ghanaian community in Toronto and the wider Ontario province, this is a dream realized. No longer will they face cumbersome layovers. This service will facilitate easier visits to family, simpler business links, and a true ‘Year of Return’ experience, whenever they choose.

For Ghana, the country’s growing prominence on the global tourism map is undeniable. Accra now joins Dakar, Agadir, and Marrakech as Air Transat’s fourth destination in Africa, signaling strong confidence in the region.

As Ghana prepares to potentially qualify for the World Cup in North America, this non-stop route provides a direct, stress-free route for the Black Stars and their passionate supporters to reach the heart of the co-host nation. The 2026 Summer is set to be one of unprecedented travel between Accra and Toronto, solidifying a new era of Ghanaian-Canadian connectivity.