Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Accra five hours ahead of New York.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your EWR to ACC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Accra Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EWR and ACC:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Accra Airport (ACC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Accra Airport flight is Rs164,445. A return ticket is currently Rs282,867. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EWR to ACC, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from New York Newark Airport to Accra Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
71% of flights that leave from New York Newark Airport land at their destination on schedule.
New York Newark Airport is about 14 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near EWR. Whether you have an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Accra Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New York Newark Airport to Accra Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Accra Airport, Accra is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Accra Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Accra. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Accra Airport for March if you want to go to Accra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to ACC in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Ghana just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Ghana, consider Tamale, roughly 434 kilometres north of Accra. CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral are key highlights.