Overview
Ghana is one of West Africa's most welcoming and rewarding destinations — a country of golden beaches, lively markets, rich history and famously warm hospitality. For UK travellers it's a popular choice for visiting family, business and cultural travel, with the capital Accra as its main gateway. Comparing flights to Ghana in one place makes finding the right fare quick and simple.
Best time to fly to Ghana
Ghana is warm all year round. The driest, most comfortable months run from November to March, while the wet season peaks around June. Fares are usually cheapest outside the busy December holiday period — the price charts on this page show the best days for your dates.
Main gateway cities & airports
Most UK travellers arrive into Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana's principal international hub. Onward domestic flights and roads connect to Kumasi, the cultural heart of the Ashanti Region, and to coastal towns and national parks.
Airlines and routes
British Airways flies direct from London Heathrow to Accra in around six and a half hours. Connecting options — often better value — include Royal Air Maroc (via Casablanca), Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul), KLM (via Amsterdam), Brussels Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines, serving UK airports including Manchester.
Popular places to visit in Ghana
- Accra: the vibrant capital, with markets, beaches and history.
- Cape Coast & Elmina: historic coastal castles and moving heritage sites.
- Kakum National Park: rainforest canopy walkways above the treetops.
- Kumasi: the Ashanti cultural capital, famous for its crafts and markets.
- Mole National Park: Ghana's largest wildlife reserve, home to elephants.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Ghana
- Book roughly 4–8 weeks ahead for the best value.
- Avoid the December peak; shoulder weeks are noticeably cheaper.
- Be flexible with dates — midweek flights often cost less.
- Compare direct and one-stop fares to Accra.
Travel essentials
- Most UK travellers need a visa for Ghana — apply through the Ghana High Commission before you fly.
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter the country.
- The local currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
