Travelling from London to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Kotoka International Airport (ACC). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
The average time for a direct London to Kotoka International Airport flight is 6 hours 35 minutes.
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Kotoka International Airport is located in Accra.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services every week. You can get from LHR to ACC on British Airways's 12:40pm departure.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to ACC, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get there in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) are available from here.
British Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from London to Kotoka International Airport taking off from LHR.
British Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from LHR to ACC.
British Airways is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to ACC departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Kotoka International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) plane tickets are available from here.
British Airways offers direct flights from London to ACC out of LGW. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
British Airways is the most popular choice for travellers flying from LGW to ACC.
Flights between London Gatwick Airport and Kotoka International Airport tend to arrive on time more often with British Airways than with any other carrier.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Kotoka International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and ACC:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your London to ACC flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) with one or more stops out of Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and ACC:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Kotoka International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Kotoka International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kotoka International Airport is R 6,030. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,869. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from London to ACC by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap London to Kotoka International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to ACC.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from London to Kotoka International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from London to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
June is the busiest month for flights from London to Kotoka International Airport (ACC). Visit Accra in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a London to ACC plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Accra to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Kotoka International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Accra
After booking your flight from London to Kotoka International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Accra:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. National Museum of Ghana, VISIT GHANA and Osu Castle are attractions you won't want to skip in Accra.
Explore more of Ghana
Kumasi is just one of the many cities in Ghana waiting to be explored once you've seen Accra. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Kumasi, Manhyia Palace and DONYINA DURBAR GROUNDS.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Ghana, consider Takoradi, about 193 kilometres south-west of Accra. Public Beach Takoradi, All Saints Anglican Church, Takoradi and Presbyterian Church are among its highlights.
