Flying from Accra Airport (ACC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 55 minutes.
Accra and London share the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from ACC to LHR start at 22:20 — the earliest with British Airways. The last departure is at 23:50 with British Airways. Overall, there are seven weekly Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ACC to LHR flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring London (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering ACC to LHR flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ACC and LHR:
Istanbul Airport
Brussels International Airport
Mohammed V Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
R 6,543 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,649. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from ACC to LHR by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ACC to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
Of all flights departing from Accra Airport, 64% arrive on time at their destination.
Accra Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Accra. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near ACC? If you're catching an early flight from Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider staying in a hotel near LHR if you're on a late Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience more of London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, visit London in March.
When booking your flight from Accra Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ACC to LHR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to check off its leading sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.