Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Accra Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Flights from LGW to ACC start at 11:50 — the earliest with British Airways. The last departure is at 13:05 with British Airways. In total, you can choose from three weekly London Gatwick Airport to Accra Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to ACC flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Accra (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Ghana!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Accra Airport offered by this popular carrier.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating LGW to ACC flights, British Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Accra Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LGW and ACC include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is about 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Accra Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
Book a hotel close to ACC if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Accra Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Accra Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Accra. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Accra Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Accra in March.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Accra Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to ACC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ghana
You've done Accra, now it's time to discover other corners of Ghana. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Kumasi to tick off its leading attractions. From Manhyia Palace to Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 434 kilometres north of Accra, Tamale is another favourite stop in Ghana. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.

