In a bid to reduce congestion at Terminal 3 and improve overall airport efficiency, the Ministry of Transport has commenced expansion works at Terminal 2 of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

According to the Ministry, Terminal 2 will now cater to both domestic and international flights, with operations rolled out in two distinct phases.

This strategic move, jointly announced by the Ministry and the management of KIA, is aimed at alleviating the mounting passenger traffic at Terminal 3, which has seen increasing congestion in recent years.

During a working visit to the airport, Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari highlighted the importance of the expansion project, noting that it forms part of broader efforts to enhance the airport’s capacity to handle growing volumes of passengers and cargo.

“If you visit Terminal 3 at rush hour time, you will realise that we have congestion there. So, we have partitioned Terminal 2 into two phases; one for domestic, and where we are currently standing, for international flights.

“So, that we can be able to bring some loads from terminal 3 here, thereby decongesting terminal 3 to have that kind of comfort and space for our travelers,” he explained.

The Ministry expects the revamped Terminal 2 to significantly improve the passenger experience and boost operational efficiency at Ghana’s busiest airport.