Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
London and Accra are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Take your pick of ten weekly London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport flights. The 12:40 departure with British Airways is the earliest available. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 13:30.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LHR to ACC flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Accra (and then seeing more of Ghana!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for LHR to ACC flights is British Airways.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and ACC:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Rs106,597 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs163,581. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book nine months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to ACC.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LHR to ACC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Venture beyond Accra and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Kotoka International Airport rental car from Avis.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Kotoka International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Kotoka International Airport to central Accra has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Accra based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kotoka International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Accra, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ACC in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 27ºC 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 explored. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Manhyia Palace Museum, Manhyia Palace and Kumasi Fort - Ghana Armed Forces Museum.
Around 434 kilometres north of Accra, Tamale is another favourite stop in Ghana. Experience major highlights starting with Kaladan Park, North Breeze Farms Tamale and VRA /NEDCo Club house.