Can I fly direct from London to Accra?

Yes, direct flights from London to Accra are typically available. Historically, approximately 40% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How long does it take to fly from London to Accra?

A direct flight from London to Accra typically takes about 6 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 12 hours and 25 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 5101 kilometers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Accra?

Historically, flying with a layover from London to Accra has been slightly cheaper on average. The median price for connecting flights was $1233, while direct flights had a median price of $1262. This represents a 2% premium for direct flights across the trailing quarter. Approximately 30% of the available flights were direct.

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October 2 - October 7

Cheapest

Best

STN - Accra

£734

£506

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September 14 - September 28

LGW - Accra

£633

£516

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September 24 - September 28

STN - Accra

£712

£517

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September 16 - September 29

LTN - Accra

£596

£518

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September 14 - September 19

LGW - Accra

£679

£518

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September 6 - September 15

LTN - Accra

£612

£521

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September 1 - September 17

Earliest

LTN - Accra

£597

£522

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September 17 - September 21

STN - Accra

£712

£525

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September 1 - September 29

Earliest

LGW - Accra

£608

£526

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September 17 - September 26

LGW - Accra

£649

£534

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London to Accra: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Accra

Fares for flights from London to Accra typically range from $1002–$1635, with a median price of $1307. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from London to Accra.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Accra, April stands out with a median fare of $583. Following closely are February, with a median of $684, and March, where the median fare is $703. These months offer the most budget-friendly options for this route.

A typical journey from London to Accra takes approximately 6h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 6h 40m, while connecting journeys average 17h 20m.

The distance between London and Accra is 5101 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means that flights often involve extended travel times and may include multiple connections, impacting the overall journey duration.

How much is a round trip from London to Accra

Regular price: £557 - £766

Prices for flights from London to Accra are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 557 GBP to 766 GBP. The current lowest deal is 516 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Sep 14-Sep 28.

now £516

Low £557

High £766

The cheapest time to fly from London to Accra

The cheapest month to fly from London to Accra is April, with a median price of $625. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1668. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from £625

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,668

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Direct flights from London to Accra

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Accra

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Accra

London (LGW) - Accra (ACC)

Vueling Airlines

£600

£581

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Accra

London (LTN) - Accra (ACC)

Ryanair

£573

£562

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Accra

London (LTN) - Accra (ACC)

Wizz Air UK

£576

£568

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Accra

London (LTN) - Accra (ACC)

Wizz Air UK

£577

£574

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Accra

London (STN) - Accra (ACC)

Royal Air Maroc

£637

£577

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Accra

London (STN) - Accra (ACC)

Royal Air Maroc

£635

£556

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Accra

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

£904 → £645

29%

17 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 27

£890 → £644

28%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£840 → £612

27%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£892 → £665

25%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Accra

London - Accra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Accra are above the typical level, with a median price of $1307.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $583

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Accra, with a median price of $583.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 40m

Direct flights to Accra from London typically take 6h 40m, while connecting flights average 17h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one airline offering direct flights from London to Accra.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Accra are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers flights to Accra, with prices from 518 GBP, making it a good value option.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£518

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow provides flights to Accra, with prices from 580 GBP for your journey.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£580

London City (LCY)

London City offers flights to Accra, with prices from 629 GBP for your travel needs.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£629

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers flights to Accra, with prices from 679 GBP for your trip.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£679

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted provides flights to Accra, with prices from 557 GBP for your journey.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£557

Luton (LTN)

Luton offers flights to Accra, with prices from 553 GBP for your travel plans.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£553

Accra main airports to arrive at

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Accra from London.

📍 ~2 km from Accra city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£517

Airports nearby Accra used as alternative

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International is a useful alternative due to its proximity and role as a regional hub.

📍 ~175 km from Accra (requires international border crossing into Togo)

💸 Flights from ~£496

Port Bouet (ABJ)

Cheapest

Port Bouet is a major regional hub with extensive connections to Francophone Africa and Europe.

📍 ~420 km from Accra (requires crossing the border into Côte d’Ivoire)

💸 Flights from ~£490

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Murtala Muhammed International is the largest aviation hub in West Africa with diverse international destinations.

📍 ~400 km from Accra (requires crossing two borders if traveling by land from Ghana)

💸 Flights from ~£496

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun offers an alternative international gateway with decent European and regional connections.

📍 ~290 km from Accra (requires crossing two international borders from Ghana)

💸 Flights from ~£560

Kumasi (KMS)

Kumasi is located within Ghana, eliminating the need for visas or international border crossings.

📍 ~200 km from Accra (primarily serves as a domestic feeder)

💸 Flights from ~£853

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Accra

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from London to Accra are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $890. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to approximately $1599. For those planning further ahead, booking 60 or more days out usually results in an average price of $1430.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Accra was considered to be $1002 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1307. Prices above $1635 were observed in the higher quartile of fares.

Historically, April has shown the cheapest flights from London to Accra, with a median price of $583. February also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $684. March follows closely with a median price of $703, which was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability within that month.

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