Cheap flights from Tamale (TML)

Northern Ghana's gateway, used for Hajj charters and domestic links

Yakubu Tali International is the main airport for Tamale and the wider Northern Region of Ghana, sitting around 20 km west of the city. Originally a domestic field, it was upgraded to international standard primarily to host Hajj charter flights to Saudi Arabia. Day-to-day traffic is dominated by Africa World Airlines and PassionAir on the Accra route.

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Airlines flying from Tamale (TML)

Major carriers: Africa World Airlines, PassionAir.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Tamale airport?
Scheduled service is operated by Africa World Airlines and PassionAir, both running daily flights down to Accra Kotoka. Outside scheduled traffic, Tamale handles Hajj charter flights to Jeddah during the pilgrimage season. Flightmussy compares the scheduled fares without a signup so you can pick the cheapest day quickly.
How far is Yakubu Tali airport from Tamale city?
The airport sits about 20 km west of central Tamale on the road towards Kumbungu. A taxi into town usually takes 25-35 minutes. Many travellers connecting onward to Mole National Park or Bolgatanga arrange a private driver at arrivals rather than continuing by shared taxi.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tamale to Accra?
Domestic Ghanaian fares are most expensive around Christmas, Easter and the Damba festival period. Quieter stretches in February and the rainy June-July months tend to be cheapest on the TML-ACC corridor. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap visualises this without forcing date-by-date clicking.
Are there direct international flights from Tamale?
Day-to-day Tamale runs domestic flights only, primarily to Accra. The international designation comes from seasonal Hajj charters to Jeddah operated for pilgrims from northern Ghana. For other international destinations, travellers connect via Accra Kotoka, where Flightmussy can search both legs in one query.

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