Travelling from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 45 minutes.
Accra and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from ACC to LGW start from 20:50 — the earliest with British Airways. The last departure is at 21:45 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ACC to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
British Airways has direct flights from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering ACC to LGW flights. A dependable 87.1% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ACC and LGW include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, Rs96,351 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs166,673. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from ACC to LGW by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ACC to LGW.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
70.37% of flights that depart Kotoka International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Kotoka International Airport from central Accra, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ACC:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Travel at your own speed with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ACC to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
