Travelling from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Abidjan Airport to Accra Airport.
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Abidjan.
You can choose from 21 weekly Abidjan Airport to Accra Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ABJ to ACC flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Abidjan Airport to Accra Airport to choose from. When planning your Accra journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of Ghana:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.
With an impressive 86.44% of services landing on schedule, Emirates is the most punctual carrier for ABJ to ACC flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abidjan Airport to Accra Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ABJ and ACC:
Addis Ababa Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Ouagadougou Airport
Handy information about Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
60% of flights that depart Abidjan Airport make it to their destination on time.
Abidjan Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Abidjan. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ABJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Abidjan Airport to Accra Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
If you have a late Abidjan Airport to Accra Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ACC:
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Abidjan Airport to Accra Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Accra. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Abidjan Airport to Accra Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ABJ to ACC in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ghana
You've done Accra, now it's time to explore other corners of Ghana. Journey about 193 kilometres north-west to Kumasi to check off its top sights. From Manhyia Palace to Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Ghana, consider Tamale, roughly 434 kilometres north of Accra. CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral are highlights.