Accra International Airport has not been included in the 2026 Skytrax Top 10 Best Airports in Africa, continuing a trend in which Ghana’s primary aviation gateway falls short of continental recognition despite ongoing improvements to facilities and services.

The 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, released in March, reflect the views of millions of travellers worldwide and rank airports based on check‑in efficiency, security processing, cleanliness, customer service, retail and dining options, and overall passenger experience.

At the summit of the continent’s rankings, Cape Town International Airport was once again named Africa’s Best Airport, continuing its long‑standing dominance.

South Africa further showcased aviation excellence with O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) in a leading position, and King Shaka International Airport (Durban) also featured strongly among the top airports.

Airports in Morocco, Egypt, Mauritius, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Madagascar completed the Top 10 African airports for 2026 — highlighting a wide geographical spread of aviation quality across the continent.

Despite notable investments in airport infrastructure, including enhanced terminal spaces, improved passenger services, and efforts to modernise operations, Accra International Airport did not make the 2026 Skytrax Top 10 list.