Travelling from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, making Accra three hours behind Addis Ababa.
You can choose from 16 weekly Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport flights. The 01:20 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ADD to ACC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Accra (and then seeing more of Ghana!) is a breeze with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for ADD to ACC flights is Ethiopian Airlines.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ADD and ACC:
Abuja Airport
Abidjan Airport
Lome Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Accra Airport (ACC)
C$773 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport flight. Return flights start from C$1,305. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book two months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ADD to ACC.
The cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Of all flights leaving Addis Ababa Airport, 60% land on time at their destination.
Addis Ababa Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ADD:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
Consider staying in a hotel near ACC if you're catching a late Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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 by car.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the most popular month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Accra in March.
When booking your flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Accra Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Accra, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ADD to ACC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ghana you'll want to see. 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.
Around 434 kilometres north of Accra, Tamale is another essential stop in Ghana. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.