The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the temporary closure of the VVIP Lounge at the Accra International Airport, effective April 3, 2026, to allow for scheduled renovation works aimed at enhancing the facility’s safety, comfort and overall functionality.
In a public announcement issued on April 3, 2026, the Ministry informed all accredited stakeholders that the closure will take effect immediately, with the facility expected to reopen on Friday, April 10, 2026.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform all accredited stakeholders of the temporary closure of the VVIP Lounge at the Accra International Airport to allow for scheduled renovation works aimed at enhancing safety, comfort and overall functionality of the facility,” the statement read.
The Ministry noted that the renovation forms part of ongoing efforts to upgrade key national infrastructure and improve service delivery to high-level dignitaries and official guests.
“The Ministry sincerely apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and reiterates its commitment to delivering efficient and high-quality public service,” the statement added.
Major expansion programme underway
The one-week closure comes as part of a broader, ambitious modernisation programme being undertaken by the Ghana Airport Company Limited. According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, work will begin this month on an ultra-modern concourse connecting Terminals 2 and 3 at the airport.
The new concourse is designed to ease congestion and provide world-class, high-end facilities for the travelling public. It will feature five new passenger boarding bridges, five passenger holding areas, bi-directional travelators, five new escalators and elevators, one VIP lounge, four business lounges, and four new retail and duty-free pods.
The project is expected to take approximately 14 months to complete.
The development represents a major investment in the country’s aviation infrastructure, aimed at positioning the Accra International Airport as a leading hub in the West African sub-region.
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