Flying from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Glasgow. Check out your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when booking your flight from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow. Kotoka International Airport is located in Accra.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to ACC, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Glasgow to ACC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
From the centre of Glasgow, GLA is approximately 14 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Searching for a handy hotel near Glasgow International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and ACC:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 38 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 53 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Glasgow to ACC, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
About Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Book a hotel close to ACC if you're taking a late flight from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Kotoka International Airport to the centre of Accra takes about 12 minutes in a car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
C$480 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,030. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get flight tickets from Glasgow to ACC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can quickly pick a flight your budget will love.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Accra, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Glasgow to ACC for March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Accra to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Accra
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Accra:
Makola Market and Osu Castle are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Accra itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Independence Arch.
Complete your Accra trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Accra and see the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Glasgow to Kotoka International Airport.
