Travel requirements by destination

The information below is dynamic and may change anytime on short notice. Therefore, we recommend that you check this page regularly while planning your trip.

ASIA

Temporarily suspended

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB9500/KGL-CAN

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • A certificate of a negative Covid-19 nucleic acid & lgM anti-body tests taken within 48hrs before boarding. The test should be done at medical institutions designated or recognized by Chinese embassies abroad.
  • All passengers must apply to the Chinese Embassy for Health Declaration Code with the “HDC” Mark for foreigners & “HS” Mark for Chinese.
  • For more details on how you can apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/3eLyKS4
Operating: Mon, Wed, Fri

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB500/KGL-BOM
  • WB501/BOM-KGL
Effective Date: 20th September 2021

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • All travellers should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against COVID-19 in their Country.
  • Any passenger having symptoms of COVId-19 during travel shall be isolated as per standard protocol
i.e. the said passenger should be wearing a mask, isolated and segregated from other passengers in flight/travel, and shifted to an isolation facility subsequently for follow-up treatment.
  • De-boarding should be done ensuring physical distancing.
  • Thermal screening should be done in respect of all the passengers by the health officials present at the point of entry.
  • The passengers found to be symptomatic during screening shall be immediately isolated and taken to a designated medical facility as per health protocol (as above).
  • All travellers should self-monitor their health post arrival also shall report to their nearest health facility or call the National helpline number (1075)/ State Helpline Number in case they have any symptoms suggestive.

CENTRAL AFRICA

Operating: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB212 KGL – DLA – BGF
  • WB213 BGF – DLA – KGL
  • WB214 KGL – BGF – BZV
  • WB215 BZV – BGF – KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • A certificate of a negative PCR Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours before departure time is required for arriving passengers.

Operating: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB210 KGL – BZV – DLA
  • WB211 DLA – BZV – KGL
  • WB214 KGL – BGF – BZV
  • WB215 BZV- BGF – KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Arriving passengers are required to present a certificate of a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test performed less than 72hours before departure time. Upon arrival, they will have to self-isolate at home for 14 days.
  • A second Covid-19 PCR test will be conducted for all arriving passengers at a cost of 40,000 FCFA and results will be shared electronically. 
  • Passengers are required to register & pay the cost of RT-PCR test via dedicated platform: www.voyage-congo.com before departure. 

STATUS

Operating: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB210/KGL–BZV–DLA
  • WB211/DLA–BZV–KGL
  • WB212/ KGL – DLA – BGF
  • WB213/ BGF – DLA – KGL
  • WB218/KGL-DLA-COO
  • WB219/COO-DLA-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • A proof of a Covid-19 PCR negative test from a certified laboratory taken within 72 hours before arrival is mandatory for passengers who are not fully vaccinated.

Operating: Mon, Wed

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB266/KGL-GOM
  • WB267/GOM-KGL

Effective date: 15 October 2021

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • A proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72hrs before boarding is required.
  • If the Covid-19 test taken is a RT-PCR test, a second RT-PCR test will be performed upon arrival and the results will be provided within 24 hours. During this time the passenger must remain in  quarantine at home.
  • If the Covid-19 test taken is not a RT-PCR test, two tests will be performed. The 1st result will be provided within 24 hours and the second test will be performed within 72 hours of arrival.
  • Non-residents are required to have insurance valid for the duration of their stay which covers among other things the cost of treatment on Congolese territory if they test positive for COVID-19.
  • All passengers will be tested for Covid-19 on arrival at a cost of USD45. Arriving passengers are required to register on www.inrbcovid.com before departure & receive a QR code to present at the testing center.
Operating: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB260/KGL-FIH
  • WB261/FIH-KGL
  • WB262/KGL – FIH
  • WB263/FIH – KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72hrs before boarding is required.
  • If the Covid-19 test taken is an RT-PCR test, a second RT-PCR test will be performed upon arrival and the results will be provided within 24 hours. During this time the passenger must remain in  quarantine at home.
  • If the Covid-19 test taken is not a RT-PCR test, two tests will be performed. The 1st result will be provided within 24 hours and the second test will be performed within 72 hours of arrival.
  • Non-residents are required to have insurance valid for the duration of their stay which covers among other things the cost of treatment on Congolese territory if they test positive for COVID-19.
  • All passengers will be tested for Covid-19 on arrival at a cost of USD45. Arriving passengers are required to register on www.inrbcovid.com before departure & receive a QR code to present at the testing center.

Operating: Mon, Wed, Fri

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB216/KGL-LBV-COO
  • WB217/COO-LBV-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  •  Covid-19 PCR certificate test is no longer mandatory for all passengers arriving or departing Gabon.
  • Arriving passengers are no longer subject to a Covid test on arrival, or self-quarantine in a designated hotel.

Operating: Mon, Wed

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB264/KGL – FBM
  • WB265 FBM – KGL

Effective date: 29 September 2021

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • A proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72hrs before boarding is required.
  • If the Covid-19 test taken is a RT-PCR test, a second RT-PCR test will be performed upon arrival and the results will be provided within 24 hours. During this time the passenger must remain in  quarantine at home.
  • If the Covid-19 test taken is not a RT-PCR test, two tests will be performed. The 1st result will be provided within 24 hours and the second test will be performed within 72 hours of arrival.
  • Non-residents are required to have insurance valid for the duration of their stay which covers among other things the cost of treatment on Congolese territory if they test positive for COVID-19.
  • All passengers will be tested for Covid-19 on arrival at a cost of USD45. Arriving passengers are required to register on www.inrbcovid.com before departure & receive a QR code to present at the testing center.

EAST AFRICA

Operating: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB482/KGL-BJM
  • WB483/BJM-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • All nationalities can now obtain visas arrival on arrival in Burundi without any prior application. The cost of a visa is 90USD.
  • COVID-19 testing is no longer a requirement before boarding the flight to Bujumbura. However, a PCR COVID-19 screening test is still required on arrival.
  • A COVID test is no longer a requirement for those departing Bujumbura, however, it is mandatory for travelers whose final destination requires a COVID-19 certificate.
  • All passengers will be tested for Covid-19 on arrival at a cost of USD100 for foreigners and USD30 for nationals (Refugees and students are exempt from Covid-19 testing fees).  For citizens of EAC member countries, the cost of the test COVID-19 screening on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport is USD50.
Operating: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB442/KGL-DAR-JRO-KGL
  • WB446/KGL – DAR
  • WB447/DAR – KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Travelers entering Tanzania including Tanzanians, returning residents, truck drivers/crew, and those in transit through land borders who are;
    1. Fully vaccinated1 will be exempted from both RT PCR and Rapid Antigen Test requirements. Travelers will be required to present a valid vaccination certificate with a QR code for verification upon arrival. The only accepted vaccines are those which have been approved by Tanzania and the World Health Organization.
    2. Not fully vaccinated, unvaccinated and those not eligible for vaccination due to their country policies will be required to present a negative COVID-19 RT- PCR or NAATs certificate with QR code obtained within 72 hours before departure.
    3. Not fully vaccinated, unvaccinated and those not eligible for vaccination due to their country policies and have no negative COVID-19 RT- PCR certificate will be tested for COVID 19 upon arrival using a Rapid Antigen Test at their own cost of TZS 23,000 (10 USD) for Tanzania Mainland except children aged 12 years and below and aircraft crew. Positive cases will be further confirmed by RT- PCR for 50 USD. Positive cases will be handled according to Bilateral and Joint Border agreements for ground crossings.
  • Travelers in transit by air transport are exempted from both vaccination and COVID-19 testing requirements unless stated otherwise by the conveyance to be used or the countries of their final destinations.
  • All departing travelers are advised to seek information before departure from their travel agents regarding COVID-19 requirements of their country of destination or conveyance to be used.
Operating: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB422 KGL – EBB
  • WB423 EBB – KGL
  • WB434 KGL – EBB
  • WB435 EBB – KGL
Effective Date: 17th September 2021

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • All inbound and outbound travelers will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, except for travelers aged 5 years and below.
  • The requirement for a negative PCR test done within 72 hours of pre-boarding for all incoming travelers is suspended with immediate effect for those who are fully vaccinated
  • The requirement for a negative PCR test done within 72 hours for all outbound travelers is suspended with immediate effect for those who are fully vaccinated, except where it is a requirement of the destination country or the carrier airline.
  • Travelers with partial or no vaccination will be required to present a negative PC test done within 72 hours of travel.
  • Travelers below 5 years are not required to present a negative PCR test upon arrival or departure.
Operating: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu Fri, Sat, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB601/KGL-KME
  • WB602/KME-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Before departure
    • Covid-19 testing is no longer a requirement prior to boarding the flight to Rwanda. However, regular Covid-19 testing is encouraged.
    • The Passenger Locator Form is no longer a requirement before departure.
    Arrival
    • An additional COVID test is no longer required upon arrival at Kigali International Airport.
    • Certain meeting venues and national parks require COVID tests. Testing is available at health facilities and other designated sites for 5,000 RWF (or US$5) for rapid antigen tests, and 50,000 RWF (or US$50) for PCR tests (required to access Virunga National Park). Rwandan citizens pay a subsidized cost for PCR tests of 30,000 RWF (or USS30).
    • Face masks are no longer mandatory in Rwanda, but their use is encouraged in public indoor settings
    • In addition, the public is urged to get frequently tested while continuing to observe preventive measures including social distancing and hand hygiene.
    Test results
    • Test results will be shared by SMS or email, and via the online portal accessible at www.rbc.gov.rw. In case of difficulty obtaining results, contact the BC Medical Team on 114 or covid@rbc.gov.rw.
    Departure
    • A COVID test is no longer a requirement to depart Rwanda by air. However, COVID testing (atown cost) is available for all travelers whose final destination requires one at health centres and other designated sites.
    • All Rwandan travellers aged 12 years and above must show proof of full vaccination before departing Rwanda by air. Fully vaccinated for people aged 18 years and above means having two doses and a booster when eligible (administered 3 months after second dose.)
  • Transit
    • Passengers transiting through Kigali are no longer required to present a certificate of PCR, or Antigen COVID-19 test, however, they must be required to abide by the particular travel health and COVID-19 related requirements of the destination country.
Borders open

FLIGHT NO/ ROUTING

Hub:multiple

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before departure
  • Covid-19 testing is no longer a requirement prior to boarding the flight to Rwanda. However, regular Covid-19 testing is encouraged.
  • The Passenger Locator Form is no longer a requirement before departure.
Arrival
  • An additional COVID test is no longer required upon arrival at Kigali International Airport.
  • Certain meeting venues and national parks require COVID tests. Testing is available at health facilities and other designated sites for 5,000 RWF (or US$5) for rapid antigen tests, and 50,000 RWF (or US$50) for PCR tests (required to access Virunga National Park). Rwandan citizens pay a subsidized cost for PCR tests of 30,000 RWF (or USS30).
  • Face masks are no longer mandatory in Rwanda, but their use is encouraged in public indoor settings
  • In addition, the public is urged to get frequently tested while continuing to observe preventive measures including social distancing and hand hygiene.
Transit
  • Passengers transiting through Kigali are no longer required to present a certificate of PCR, or Antigen COVID-19 test, however, they must be required to abide by the particular travel health and COVID-19 related requirements of the destination country.
Test results
  • Test results will be shared by SMS or email, and via the online portal accessible at www.rbc.gov.rw. In case of difficulty obtaining results, contact the BC Medical Team on 114 or covid@rbc.gov.rw.
Departure
  • A COVID test is no longer a requirement to depart Rwanda by air. However, COVID testing (atown cost) is available for all travelers whose final destination requires one at health centres and other designated sites.
  • All Rwandan travellers aged 12 years and above must show proof of full vaccination before departing Rwanda by air. Fully vaccinated for people aged 18 years and above means having two doses and a booster when eligible (administered 3 months after second dose.)
Operating: Wed, Fri, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB442/KGL-DAR-JRO-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Travelers entering Tanzania including Tanzanians, returning residents, truck drivers/crew, and those in transit through land borders who are;
    1. Fully vaccinated1 will be exempted from both RT PCR and Rapid Antigen Test requirements. Travelers will be required to present a valid vaccination certificate with a QR code for verification upon arrival. The only accepted vaccines are those which have been approved by Tanzania and the World Health Organization.
    2. Not fully vaccinated, unvaccinated and those not eligible for vaccination due to their country policies will be required to present a negative COVID-19 RT- PCR or NAATs certificate with QR code obtained within 72 hours before departure.
    3. Not fully vaccinated, unvaccinated and those not eligible for vaccination due to their country policies and have no negative COVID-19 RT- PCR certificate will be tested for COVID 19 upon arrival using a Rapid Antigen Test at their own cost of TZS 23,000 (10 USD) for Tanzania Mainland except children aged 12 years and below and aircraft crew. Positive cases will be further confirmed by RT- PCR for 50 USD. Positive cases will be handled according to Bilateral and Joint Border agreements for ground crossings.
  • Travelers in transit by air transport are exempted from both vaccination and COVID-19 testing requirements unless stated otherwise by the conveyance to be used or the countries of their final destinations.
  • All departing travelers are advised to seek information before departure from their travel agents regarding COVID-19 requirements of their country of destination or conveyance to be used.
Operating: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB452/402/KGL-NBO
  • WB453/403/NBO-KGL
  • WB464/KGL-NBO-EBB-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Travelers who are fully vaccinated shall be exempted from the requirement of a PCR test.
  • All eligible unvaccinated travelers arriving at any port of entry into Kenya, must have a negative COVID-19 PC test result conducted not more than 72 hours before departure, regardless of the route of entry. Those below the age of five (5) years are exempted from this testing requirement.
  • Unvaccinated travelers arriving at any point of entry shall be subjected to a rapid antigen test at their own cost of 30 USD. Any person who tests positive on antigen RDT will be subjected to an entry PCR test at their own further cost of 50 USD and self-isolate. Travelers below the age of five (5) years are exempted from this testing requirement.
  • All travelers arriving at any port of entry into Kenya will be required to fill out the passenger locator form on the ‘Jitenge’ platform: http://bit.ly/covid19moh
  • Persons traveling out of the country will be required to abide by the particular travel. health and COVID-19 related requirements of the destination country.

EUROPE

Operating: Tue, Thu, Sat

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB700/KGL-BRU
  • WB701/BRU-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Passenger Locator Form The electronic Passenger Locator Form (e-PLF) is mandatory when traveling to or via Belgium from a country outside the E.U. / Schengen zone. Passengers traveling from a third country on the “white list” are exempt from completing the e-PLF. Passengers whose final destination is Belgium must keep their ePLF for 48 hours after the arrival. In the event of an infraction, a fine of EUR 250 will be imposed. Citizens and main residents of the EU – or a Schengen Member State
  • With the exception of passengers having their main residence in Belgium, all passengers (from 12 years old) traveling to Belgium need to present one of the following:
    • valid vaccination certificate, i.e. being fully vaccinated for at least 14 days,
    • or a recovery certificate,
    • or a negative Covid-19 test certificate. Only a PCR test (less than 72h) or an antigen test (less than 24h) are accepted.
  • This is not applicable for transit passengers with a confirmed onward ticket to a non-Schengen country unless the country of their final destination requires otherwise.
  • Children younger than 12 years are exempt from the above regulations.
Citizens and main residents outside the EU / Schengen zone
  • Non-essential travel is allowed with a valid vaccination certificate, i.e. being fully vaccinated for at least 14 days before departure
  • Non-essential travel remains prohibited for not (fully) vaccinated passengers.
  • Essential travel is allowed, subject to certain conditions. More info on info-coronavirus.be
  • With the exception of passengers having their main residence in Belgium, all passengers (as from 12 years old) traveling to Belgium need to present one of the following:
    • valid vaccination certificate, i.e. being fully vaccinated for at least 14 days,
    • or a recovery certificate,
    • or a negative Covid-19 test certificate. Only a PCR test (less than 72h) or an antigen test (less than 24h) are accepted.
  • Children younger than 12 years are exempt from the above regulations – if accompanied by an adult.
Returning Belgian residents Residents returning to Belgium after having spent more than 48h abroad should adhere to the rules and regulations of the Belgian government. More info is available via https://www.info-coronavirus.be and https://diplomatie.belgium.be.

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB710/KGL-LHR     NON-STOP TUE, THU, SAT, SUN
  • WB711/LHR-KGL    NON-STOP MON, WED, FRI, SUN

Essential information to enter the United Kingdom

  • From 4 am, on 18 March 2022, no one entering the UK will need to take tests or complete a passenger locator form.
  • For information on Covid medical requirements for entry into Rwanda, please click on the link for East Africa, then Kigali.

MIDDLE EAST

Operating: Mon, Wed, Fri

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB300/KGL-DOH
  • WB301/DOH-KGL

Effective Date: 1st December 2021

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Passengers must sign an Undertaking and Acknowledgement Form​ before arriving in Qatar. The form is available on the Ministry of Public Health website, pre-registration platform website (www.ehteraz.gov.qa​), and airline online booking form. Citizens and residents who are immunized or fully vaccinated inside the State of Qatar arriving from one of the Green List countries are exempt from this requirement.
  • Passengers whose final destination is Qatar must take a PCR test result at a medical center accredited by the health authorities in the country of departure. The test result must be negative and must be done 48 hours before arrival in Qatar.
  • Qatari National or Residents of Qatar are not required to show proof of PCR COVID-19.
  • Arriving passengers must download the Ehteraz mobile application and activate it on their mobile phones using a local or international SIM card.
  • All transit passengers via Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha are not required to present a negative PCR test.
  • For more details visit https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/travel-and-return-policy/Pages/default.aspx
Operating:  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB304/KGL-DXB
  • WB305/DXB-KGL
  • WB302/KGL – DXB
  • WB303DXB – KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. Present a valid vaccination certificate(s) that reflects the completion of doses of vaccine approved by the WHO or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), provided with QR code System; or
  2. Present a VALID Negative Covid-19 Test certificate that should be based on a molecular diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid for SARS-COV-2 viral RNA, that is issued within the valid time frame, namely, (48) hours from the time of collecting the sample and from an approved health service provider, which uses QR code System; or
  3. Present a valid medical certificate issued by the relevant authorities that the passenger has recovered from Coronavirus SARS Cov-19 within a period of one (1) month (the date of recovery and the date of arrival) provided with QR code System, and
  4. Undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Dubai, if requested, and self-quarantine until a negative test result is released to the passenger. In the event the passenger is tested positive, then such passenger shall follow the guidelines issued by the relevant Health Authority in the Emirate of Dubai.
  5. Travel insurance for inbound passengers to Dubai is mandatory.
  6. Note – the certificates referred to in this directive shall be Printed in English or Arabic language and provided with a QR Code.
  7. For Transit Passenger(s), the rules/conditions governing entry at the final destination of the transit passenger(s) shall be applicable. 

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Operating: Wed, Fri, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB110/KGL-HRE-CPT
  • WB111/CPT-HRE-KGL
Last updated: 29th March 2022

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Proof of vaccination against COV-19 and COV-19 test certificates are no longer required for international arrivals at all ports of entry
Operating: Wed, Fri, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB110/KGL-HRE
  • WB111/HRE-KGL
Last updated: 5th April 2022

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19, and COVID-19 test certificates are no longer required for international arrivals at all ports of entry.
Operating: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB102/KGL-LUN-JNB
  • WB103/JNB-LUN-KGL
Last updated: 29th March 2022

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Proof of vaccination against COV-19 and COV-19 test certificates are no longer required for international arrivals at all ports of entry

Operating: Wed, Fri, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB102/KGL-LUN
  • WB103/LUN-KGL

Effective date: 23 Dec 2021

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Passengers who are FULLY VACCINATED
    • Fully vaccinated travelers do not require any form of negative COVID test results but shall be required to provide proof of full vaccination status.
  • Passengers who are NOT FULLY VACCINATED
    • International travelers who are not fully vaccinated MUST show proof of a COVID- 19 PC test for a sample collected within 72 hours before departure from the country of origin.
    • Re-testing at own cost will be applied for travelers who do not meet the above
    • In case of a positive result, self-quarantine at the owner’s cost will be mandatory; following local Zambian protocols.
  • Children below the age of 12 years are exempt from these measures.

Travelers from Zambia must ensure that they observe the guidelines of the countries they wish to visit.

In addition to the above information, the following will also apply;

  • All arriving passengers will have their temperature checked
  • All travelers should hand over their health declaration forms to the Port Health

 

WEST AFRICA

Operating:  Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB220/KGL-ABV-ACC-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • COVID-19 Travel Testing: Pre-departure and Post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests are no longer required for all passengers irrespective of vaccination status. PCR tests required for all passengers who are partially/not fully vaccinated have been suspended.
  • Health Declaration form: Permission to travel/ QR code is no longer required. A simplified Health Questionnaire form (non-COVID-19 specific) shall be completed by all passengers traveling to Nigeria preferably pre-departure on the Nigerian International Travel Portal (NITP). Passengers who fail to fill the health questionnaire on the NITP pre-departure will be required to fill the health questionnaire either onboard the aircraft before landing or at the Airport terminal building upon arrival.
Operating: Mon, Thu, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB220/KGL-ABV-ACC-KGL
Last updated: 4th January 2023

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Arriving Passengers – Travellers Entering Ghana
  • All International passengers including those from the ECOWAS region must complete a Port Health Declaration Form at https://www.ghs-hdf.org/ before embarkation on a flight to Ghana.
  • All persons arriving in Ghana (citizens, residents, and visitors) who are fully vaccinated will be exempt from any form of testing done either prior to boarding from the originating country or on arrival in Ghana except passengers originating their journey from China.
  • Passengers originating from China will be required to present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result performed within 48 hours before departure from the originating country. In addition, such passengers will be required to undergo mandatory covid-19 testing on arrival at the Kotoka international airport at no cost
  • All other passengers, originating their journey from elsewhere other than China (i.e., Ghanaian citizens, permanent residents of Ghana, or non-Ghanaians), who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, will be required to present a valid negative covid-19 PCR test result within 48 hours prior to departure from the originating country. In addition, such passengers will be required to undergo mandatory covid-19 testing on arrival at Kotoka international airport at no cost
  • In addition to the above, passengers may be randomly selected and offered tests on arrival
  • Non-Ghanaians Travelling to Kotoka International Airport with fake or forged vaccination certificates shall be quarantined and returned to the point of embarkation AT THEIR OWN COST.
  • Airlines that bring passengers to Kotoka international airport who are not fully vaccinated or passengers originating their journey from china without a valid negative covid-19 PCR test performed within 48 hours prior to the departure would be surcharged $3500.
All Arriving passengers will undergo temperature screening, Yellow Fever Card verification and COVID-19 vaccination certificate verification as required Transit Passengers
  • Passengers transiting and transferring through KIA will be required to fully adhere to COVID-19 testing requirements at the destination countries.
Exemptions
  • Children less than 18 years of age are exempt from mandatory vaccination, pre-departure PCR testing and testing on arrival in Ghana
  • Airline crew are exempted from the pre-departure and arrival COVID-19 testing and should follow the Airline policy for testing.
  • Passengers who arrive under emergency circumstances such as diverted flights will not be required to undergo testing if they do not leave the airport or remain in isolation in their hotel.
Traveling with Pets
  • Traveling with pets into Ghana is allowed in line with the guidelines of the Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food & Agriculture.
Departure Process- Passengers exiting Ghana
  • Passengers departing Accra will be required to adhere to COVID-19 testing requirements for the destination countries.
  • Departing passengers will undergo temperature screening at the entrance of Terminal 3 departures
Wearing of Nose Mask
  • Wearing of a nose mask is recommended in all Airport Terminals and ancillary buildings

Operating: Mon, Fri

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB216/KGL-LBV-COO
  • WB217/COO-LBV-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Arriving passengers in Benin will no longer be required to present a COVID-19 test certificate.
  • Outbound travelers from Benin must comply with the requirements of the country of destination.

Operating: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun

Flight number/ Routing

  • WB202/KGL-LOS
  • WB203/LOS-KGL

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • COVID-19 Travel Testing: Pre-departure and Post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests are no longer required for all passengers irrespective of vaccination status. PCR tests required for all passengers who are partially/not fully vaccinated have been suspended.
  • Health Declaration form: Permission to travel/ QR code is no longer required. A simplified Health Questionnaire form (non-COVID-19 specific) shall be completed by all passengers traveling to Nigeria preferably pre-departure on the Nigerian International Travel Portal (NITP). Passengers who fail to fill the health questionnaire on the NITP pre-departure will be required to fill the health questionnaire either onboard the aircraft before landing or at the Airport terminal building upon arrival.