Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Accra two hours behind Cape Town.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CPT to ACC flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Accra Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CPT and ACC:
Dubai Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Accra Airport (ACC)
R 7,848 is the best price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Accra Airport flight. Return flights start from R 13,169. These prices may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CPT to ACC, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Accra Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPT to ACC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Accra Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT reach their destination on time.
To reach Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Accra Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cape Town Airport to Accra Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Accra Airport, Accra is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Accra Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Accra based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Cape Town Airport to Accra Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Accra, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to ACC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ghana you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Tamale is another standout destination in Ghana and is around 434 kilometres north of Accra. No trip is complete without visiting CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.
