Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Accra is three hours behind Riyadh and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Your RUH to ACC flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Accra Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and ACC:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Accra Airport (ACC)
$602 is the lowest price for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Accra Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,148. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to ACC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport to Accra Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RUH to ACC.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Riyadh Airport to Accra Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart RUH reach their destination on time.
To get to Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Accra Airport, check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a short drive from RUH.
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
If you have a late Riyadh Airport to Accra Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near ACC:
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Accra Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Accra in March.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Riyadh Airport to Accra Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH 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 waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Tamale is another must-experience destination in Ghana and is around 434 kilometres north of Accra. No trip is complete without visiting CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.