Flying from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra is three hours behind Dar Es Salaam and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DAR to ACC flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Accra Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DAR and ACC include:
Istanbul Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to Accra Airport (ACC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dar Es Salaam Airport to Accra Airport flight is R 6,968. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 10,819. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from DAR to ACC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Accra Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Accra Airport.
Handy information about Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
61% of flights that leave from Dar Es Salaam Airport reach their destination on time.
Dar Es Salaam Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near DAR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Accra Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
Reserve a hotel near ACC if you're catching a late Dar Es Salaam Airport to Accra Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Accra Airport to central Accra has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the most popular month for flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Accra Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Accra in March.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Accra Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DAR 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
Accra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Ghana just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a visit to Kumasi will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
If you want to check out another corner of Ghana, consider Tamale, about 434 kilometres north of Accra. CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral are among its highlights.