Prempeh I International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (KMS)

Prempeh I Airport, Ghana's second busiest terminal, serves Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti region and the historic cultural heart of the country.

Kumasi is known for Manhyia Palace, seat of the Ashanti King (Asantehene), and the great Kejetia market, among the largest in West Africa.

Content verified on 04/09/2026

Official source: www.gacl.com.gh/kumasi-airport

How to get to Prempeh I International Airport

Kumasi city centre is a few kilometres from the airport: transfer takes approximately 15-20 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach Kumasi city center in approximately 15-20 minutes.

By Train

It is not possible to reach this airport by train.

By Bus

Some urban buses connect the airport to the centre.

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Tips Apps like Uber and Bolt operate in Kumasi and often offer more transparent fares than traditional taxis.

Average travel time to KMS

TrainNot available

Shuttle busService available

Taxi / Private hire15-20 minutes (40-70 GHS)

Parking near Prempeh I International Airport

The airport's official parking area is located in front of the terminal.

Rates are generally affordable.

How to get to Kumasi from KMS

By Train

No rail connection serves this airport.

By Bus

Some urban lines connect the airport to the center.

By Taxi

Taxis charge approximately 40-100 GHS to the city center; Uber and Bolt apps are often a more transparent alternative.

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Car rental at Prempeh I International Airport

Leading car rental companies have desks at the airport.

Keep your license, passport, and credit card handy.

Hotels near Prempeh I International Airport

Prempeh I Airport is a few kilometres from the centre of Kumasi, but traffic in the city, Ghana's second-largest by population, can easily stretch even short transfers. Those with business downtown or who want Kejetia Market a taxi ride away will find the quickest option near the historic core; those looking for more peace and quiet and a pool can head to Ahodwo and the Kumasi City Mall, or even further out of town to Kwadaso, where a hotel with its own shuttle makes up for the greater distance.

Neighbourhood

Centre and Kejetia

About 6 km from the airport, 10-11 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Best for: Those with business downtown or who want the big Kejetia Market a taxi ride away.

Pros

Among the properties closest to the city's historic core, convenient for those working downtown
More affordable rates than the residential areas of Ahodwo

Cons

Traffic towards downtown gets noticeably worse at peak hours
A transit area, with fewer standalone restaurants than Ahodwo

Recommended hotels

Asantewaa Premier Hotel In Kumasi's historic district, about 6 km and 11 minutes from the airport: rooms with a fridge and flat-screen TV, restaurant with round-the-clock room service. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Ahodwo and Kumasi City Mall

About 9.2 km from the airport, 12 minutes by car.

Best for: Those who want a quiet residential area with the shopping mall and the Armed Forces Museum a few minutes away.

Pros

5 minutes from the Kumasi City Mall and the Armed Forces Museum
A quieter residential area than downtown, with free private parking

Cons

Without a car or taxi, you're dependent on trips to the historic centre
Less independent evening life than Kejetia

Recommended hotels

Ashanti Heritage Lodge 5 minutes from the Kumasi City Mall and the Armed Forces Museum, 9.2 km (12 minutes) from the airport: free private parking, Wi-Fi included and reasonably priced breakfast. View availability

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Nearby town

Kwadaso

About 32 minutes from the airport; free airport shuttle available to guests.

Best for: Those who accept a longer transfer in exchange for a resort with a pool, spa and its own airport shuttle.

Pros

The only property in the area with a pool, a children's pool and an in-house spa
Free airport shuttle, which makes up for the greater distance from the terminal

Cons

The longest transfer among the areas listed here, to be arranged with the shuttle
Outside the central districts, not well suited to those who want to walk around in the evening

Recommended hotels

The Village Courtyard Hotel About 32 minutes from the airport with a free shuttle: 20 rooms, an outdoor pool with a children's pool, a spa and three in-house restaurants. View availability

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Airport services

The airport is Ghana's second-busiest by traffic, serving Kumasi, the historic cultural heart of the Ashanti kingdom.

Shopping & Duty Free

A duty-free area features Ashanti handicrafts, kente textiles, and local products.

Lounges & relaxation

Several VIP lounges are available for business-class passengers.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The terminal's public areas have Wi-Fi connectivity.

Families & Children

Basic family assistance is organized in the waiting areas of the terminal.

Terminal guide

The terminal, renamed Prempeh I International Airport in September 2024, is appropriately sized for Ghana's second airport.

For flights, allow 2 hours before departure.

Map of Prempeh I International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is Manhyia Palace?

The official residence of the Asantehene, king of the Ashanti people, today partly a visitable museum that tells the history of one of the most powerful kingdoms of pre-colonial West Africa.