Cheap Flights to Accra

How long is the flight to Accra?

The time it takes to fly to Accra Kotoka (ACC), Accra, can vary pretty widely depending on what part of Canada you'll be departing from. The trip from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL) takes about 12h 40min, while when traveling from Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) the trip takes about 17h. If you're traveling from Calgary (YYC) you should expect a trip time of about 23h.

Are there nonstop flights to Accra?

While it is unfortunate that there are no cities in Canada that offer direct flights to Accra, Ghana, there are still some great one and two-stop options that offer service from Canadian cities to Accra and make great Accra flight deals. Two examples are that British Airways offers a one-stop flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau that has a layover at London Heathrow (LHR) and TAP Air Portugal offers a one-stop flight with a layover at Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS). You can fly from Vancouver International (YVR) on a one-stop flight offered by Turkish Airlines and they also offer two-stop flights from Edmonton (YEG) with layovers at Toronto Pearson International and Istanbul (IST).

How do you get from Accra airport(s) to the city centre?

There are taxis that operate from the airport 24h per day. It is important to note the taxis here do not use a meter so you should negotiate a price for your ride before you depart the airport. The popular rideshare app Uber also operates at this airport, but since the airport does not have a designated pickup location, it is best to confirm where the driver will be picking you up when you book your ride in the app. While there is no public bus service available at the airport, there is a bus station that is a short walk from the airport where you can take a small bus called a Tro Tro. This is a type of large shared taxi or van that will offer service to the center of the city.

What are some things to do in Accra?

Quite possibly one of the most popular destinations in this area is Labadi Beach. This is a long white-sand beach that features a number of bars and restaurants located along the shoreline. This is also a spot where you can take both horseback and quad bike rides on the beach. If doing a little bit of shopping is more your speed,then a trip to the Akosnachi Enterprise Ghana might be for you. This is a large area with a variety of shops selling all manner of products including a variety of foods and clothing. If finding local arts and crafts is more of your thing then make a visit to the Center for National Culture. This is a large market full of craft stalls where you can get all types of art and cultural items as well as many locally made crafts.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Accra?

For travelers from Canada that plan on visiting Accra they will need a passport that is valid for at least 180 days beyond their planned date of departure from Accra. Visitors will need a visa that they can obtain online from the embassy of Ghana. The price for a single entry visa is around C$ 75 and it can take around 15 days to process a visa request.