Flights to Accra
Accra, the capital of Ghana in the Greater Accra Region of West Africa, is the usual arrival point for travellers from the United Kingdom visiting family, doing business or flying home for the festive season. Our team prices flights to Accra from the UK on the direct London route and on one-change regional options, including the luggage allowance you need.
ACC airportAccra, Ghana
British Airways, or one change elsewhere
Is British Airways the Only Non-Stop Option to Accra?
Yes. Flights to Accra from the UK without a stop are operated only by British Airways, departing Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) for Accra International Airport (ACC), formerly Kotoka International Airport. From any other UK airport, expect one change, typically in mainland Europe, North Africa or the Gulf.
Heathrow, Gatwick and the BA fare tiers
BA serves Accra from both; choose by access and departure day. Heathrow is the one if you need a BA domestic connection on the same ticket from Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast City in Northern Ireland, or Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen in Scotland; Gatwick often suits the south of England. Economy fares come in tiers, some without checked baggage, so price them against business class too.
KLM, Emirates and other one-change airlines
Outside London, KLM covers Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA) and Newcastle (NCL) via mainland Europe, and Emirates and Qatar Airways connect several regional airports through the Gulf. Manchester also has Royal Air Maroc via North Africa and Turkish Airlines, while Brussels Airlines adds a further option from London. London City (LCY) and Stansted (STN) results are connecting flights too.
Festive peaks, rain and Harmattan
Family visits peak over Christmas and the New Year, at Easter and in the summer school holidays. Book those weeks early, watch fares with an alert, and price a return against two one-way tickets in pounds (GBP); last-minute seats can be scarce then. December to February is the dry season, sometimes hazy with Harmattan dust; rain peaks in May and June, and highs sit between approx. 28°C and 33°C.
Visa, yellow fever and the arrival form
Entry requirements for British passport holders start with a Ghana visa, applied for online via the Ghana High Commission in London before travel, plus a yellow fever vaccination certificate, which also supports the visa application. Passport validity must cover six months from the day you land, and foreign currency must be declared on the arrival form. Holders of a Ghanaian dual nationality card need no visa.
Terminal 3 and the road into Accra
International flights arrive at Terminal 3, approx. 10 km from central Accra, with Uber, Bolt and taxis outside; pre-book a pickup if you land late.
Call 020 7871 4545 to compare flight deals to Accra: British Airways from Heathrow or Gatwick, or a one-change route from your local airport.
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Explore Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
At Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in central Accra, see the striking mausoleum, landscaped grounds and exhibits celebrating Ghana’s first president and independence.
Unwind Along Labadi Beach
Labadi Beach offers a lively stretch of Accra’s Atlantic shoreline, with rolling surf, sandy views and places to enjoy refreshments beside the sea.
Discover Makola Market
Colourful fabric stalls, fresh produce and busy trading streets make Makola Market a revealing introduction to Accra’s everyday commerce and local shopping culture.
See Historic Jamestown Lighthouse
Jamestown Lighthouse rises above Accra’s old coastal quarter, its red-and-white tower marking maritime history beside streets shaped by generations of local communities.
Discover Historic Osu Castle
Facing the Atlantic in Osu, Christiansborg Castle recalls Ghana’s colonial history and later government administration through its enduring coastal fortress setting.
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Frequently asked questions about flights to Accra
Does Virgin Atlantic fly to Accra?
Not at present. Virgin Atlantic announced a Heathrow to Accra service, postponed it and later dropped it, which leaves British Airways as the sole non-stop airline from the UK. Older Virgin Atlantic Accra pages still show up in search results, but without bookable fares.
Why do some tickets still say Kotoka International Airport?
Because the name changed recently. The Ghana Ministry of Transport restored the name Accra International Airport in February 2026, and the code stays ACC, so Kotoka and Accra airport refer to the same place on any booking or baggage tag.
Do Ghanaian-British dual nationals need a visa for Ghana?
Not if they hold a Ghanaian dual nationality card, UK government guidance says. Other British citizens need a visa from the Ghana High Commission before flying, and the yellow fever vaccination certificate is one of the documents the application asks for.
Do I have to declare cash when I land in Accra?
Yes. UK government advice says all hard currency must be declared on the arrival form, and large undeclared sums can be confiscated. Carry a bank card alongside cash, and check the current limits in the official guidance before you travel.
Are there onward flights from Accra to Kumasi or Tamale?
Yes. Africa World Airlines and other Ghanaian carriers fly from Accra's domestic terminal to Kumasi and Tamale. On one ticket the connection is protected; on separate tickets, the domestic flight means clearing immigration and reclaiming bags in Accra before checking in again, so leave a comfortable gap between flights.
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