VVIP lounge at Accra Airport shut for one week as part of major upgrade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the temporary closure of the VVIP Lounge at the Accra International Airport effective April 3, 2026. The Ministry informed all accredited stakeholders that the closure would take effect immediately, with the facility expected to reopen on Friday, April 10, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "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 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 said, "The Ministry sincerely apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and reiterates its commitment to delivering efficient and high-quality public service."
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 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.
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The VVIP lounge at Accra International Airport will be temporarily closed. The closure is to allow for scheduled renovation works aimed at enhancing the facility's safety- but what does this mean for travelers?
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