Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The timezone in Accra is UTC+0, which is eight hours ahead of Portland.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PDX to ACC flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Accra Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PDX and ACC include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination without delay.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Accra Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PDX:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Accra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Accra Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Accra. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Accra Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Accra. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Portland Airport to Accra Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to ACC in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ghana
You've done Accra, now it's time to explore other corners of Ghana. Travel about 193 kilometres north-west to Kumasi to check off its leading attractions. From Manhyia Palace to Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 434 kilometres north of Accra, Tamale is another essential stop in Ghana. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.