Flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Accra Airport is 11 hours 5 minutes.
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Accra five hours ahead of Toronto.
To ensure you get on your YYZ to ACC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Accra (and then discovering more of Ghana!) is easy with Air Transat. This popular carrier has direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Accra Airport.
Air Transat is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Accra Airport (ACC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Toronto Pearson International Airport to Accra Airport flight is Rs180,794. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs266,956. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from YYZ to ACC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Accra Airport.
Landing cheap flights from YYZ to ACC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Accra Airport.
Handy information about Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
When it comes to Toronto Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YYZ? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Accra Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
Consider booking a hotel near ACC if you're catching a late Toronto Pearson International Airport to Accra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Accra Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Accra. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the most popular month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Accra Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Accra in March.
Book your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Accra Airport for March if you'd like to go to Accra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YYZ to ACC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ghana you should also see. About 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a visit to Kumasi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Around 434 kilometres north of Accra, Tamale is another essential stop in Ghana. No visit is complete without checking out CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.