Travelling from Fargo Airport (FAR) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Accra six hours ahead of Fargo.
To ensure you catch your FAR to ACC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Handy information about Fargo Airport (FAR)
Of the flights that depart from Fargo Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Fargo Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Fargo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
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Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Accra Airport, Accra is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the busiest month for flights from Fargo Airport to Accra Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Accra in March.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Fargo Airport to Accra Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from FAR to ACC in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ghana waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Ghana, head for Tamale, roughly 434 kilometres north of Accra. CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral are among the biggest draws.
