Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Accra five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your BWI to ACC flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Accra Airport. Many passengers pass through London Heathrow Airport when flying between BWI and ACC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Accra Airport (ACC)
Currently, R 11,611 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Accra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 23,578. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BWI to ACC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Accra Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BWI to ACC.
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Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
77% of flights taking off from Baltimore Washington International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore Washington International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Accra Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
Consider booking a hotel near ACC if you're taking a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Accra Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the busiest month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Accra Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Accra in March.
Lock in your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Accra Airport for March if you'd like to visit Accra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to ACC in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ghana
Kumasi is just one of the many cities in Ghana waiting to be discovered once you've seen Accra. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
If you're ready to explore another side of Ghana, consider Tamale, roughly 434 kilometres north of Accra. CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral are key highlights.