Travelling from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Accra is one hour behind Yaounde and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your NSI to ACC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Accra (and then exploring more of Ghana!) is easy with Air Cote D'Ivoire. This popular carrier has direct flights from Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Cote D'Ivoire.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NSI and ACC:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight is R 11,783. A round-trip fare right now is R 22,843. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NSI to ACC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NSI to ACC by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
Handy information about Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Central Yaounde to Nsimalen Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to NSI:
Arriving at Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
If you have a late Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ACC:
Go beyond Accra and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Kotoka International Airport rental car from Avis.
Boost your chances of getting the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Kotoka International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Kotoka International Airport to the centre of Accra has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Accra in February.
Book your flight from Nsimalen Airport to Kotoka International Airport for March if you want to explore Accra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NSI to ACC in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 trip to Kumasi will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Manhyia Palace Museum, Manhyia Palace and Kumasi Fort - Ghana Armed Forces Museum.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Ghana, head for Tamale, about 434 kilometres north of Accra. Kaladan Park, North Breeze Farms Tamale and VRA /NEDCo Club house are key reasons to visit.
