Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
London and Accra share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Each week, there are five London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, opt for the 11:50 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 13:05 with British Airways.
Your LGW to ACC flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Accra (and then discovering more of Ghana!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating LGW to ACC flights, British Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and ACC:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
At the moment, Rs92,978 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs174,564. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to ACC.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LGW to ACC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near ACC:
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To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Kotoka International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Kotoka International Airport to the centre of Accra has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Accra based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kotoka International Airport for March if you want to explore Accra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to ACC in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Ghana
You've visited Accra, now it's time to explore other parts of Ghana. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Kumasi to check off its popular sights. From Manhyia Palace Museum to Manhyia Palace and Kumasi Fort - Ghana Armed Forces Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 434 kilometres north of Accra, Tamale is another essential stop in Ghana. Experience major highlights starting with Kaladan Park, North Breeze Farms Tamale and VRA /NEDCo Club house.
