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✈️ Cheap flights to Ghana
Compare fares to Ghana from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Kotoka Intl (ACC). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Ghana
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | Kotoka Intl | Accra | Main |
| KMS | Prempeh I Intl | Kumasi | Main |
| TML | Yakubu Tali Intl | Tamale | Main |
| TKD | Takoradi | Sekondi-Takoradi | Regional |
| NYI | Sunyani | Sunyani | Regional |
Kotoka International Airport in Accra is the main gateway, with flights from Europe, the Middle East, North America and across Africa. Land borders connect Ghana with Togo, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire.
📅 Best time to fly to Ghana
Best: November to March – the dry season, with less rain and good conditions for travel and wildlife viewing.
Cheaper shoulder season: July to August – a short drier spell in the south, with cooler temperatures.
Avoid: April to June and September to October – rainy periods in the south can make rural roads difficult; dusty Harmattan winds can reduce visibility in December and January.
Weather by month in Accra
- 32°Jan☀️
- 32°Feb☀️
- 32°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr⛅
- 31°May🌧
- 29°Jun🌧
- 28°Jul⛅
- 27°Aug⛅
- 28°Sep⛅
- 30°Oct🌧
- 31°Nov⛅
- 32°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Ghana
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Accra | 5,099 km | 6 h 50 min | |
| New York → Accra | 8,220 km | 10 h 35 min | |
| Los Angeles → Accra | 12,191 km | 15 h 20 min | |
| Chicago → Accra | 9,403 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Miami → Accra | 8,748 km | 11 h 10 min | |
| San Francisco → Accra | 12,357 km | 15 h 35 min | |
| Toronto → Accra | 8,730 km | 11 h 10 min | |
| Paris → Accra | 4,831 km | 6 h 30 min | |
| Frankfurt → Accra | 5,006 km | 6 h 40 min | |
| Dubai → Accra | 6,288 km | 8 h 15 min | |
| Delhi → Accra | 8,467 km | 10 h 50 min | |
| Mumbai → Accra | 8,024 km | 10 h 20 min | |
| Singapore → Accra | 11,558 km | 14 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Accra | 15,697 km | 19 h 35 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Ghana
- Accra – A lively capital with Jamestown's lighthouse, the Nkrumah Memorial, art galleries and beach bars.
- Cape Coast – Home to the UNESCO-listed Cape Coast Castle and a gateway to Kakum National Park.
- Elmina – The oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa overlooks a colourful fishing harbour.
- Kumasi – The historic capital of the Asante kingdom, with royal palaces, markets and crafts villages nearby.
- Mole National Park – Ghana's largest park, where walking safaris bring you close to elephants and antelope.
- Kakum National Park – Tropical forest famous for its canopy walkway and birdlife.
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Flights to Ghana: questions
What is the main airport in Ghana?
The main international airport is Kotoka Intl (ACC) in Accra. Other airports with scheduled flights include Kumasi (KMS), Tamale (TML), Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD).
How long is the flight from London to Ghana?
A nonstop flight from London to Accra covers about 5,099 km and takes around 6 h 50 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Ghana?
November to March – the dry season, with less rain and good conditions for travel and wildlife viewing.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Ghana?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: July to August – a short drier spell in the south, with cooler temperatures.
Do I need a visa to fly to Ghana?
It depends on your passport. See our Ghana visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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