Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Birmingham and Accra follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to ACC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Kotoka International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BHX and ACC:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight is $866. A return ticket is currently $1,147. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BHX to ACC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BHX to ACC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights departing from Birmingham International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Kotoka International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
If you're coming in on a late Birmingham International Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near ACC:
Go beyond Accra and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kotoka International Airport rental car from Avis.
Book your ride from Kotoka International Airport several weeks before your departure date to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Kotoka International Airport to central Accra has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Kotoka International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Accra in February.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Kotoka International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to ACC in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Ghana waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a visit to Kumasi will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Manhyia Palace Museum, Manhyia Palace and Kumasi Fort - Ghana Armed Forces Museum.
If you want to check out another side of Ghana, consider Tamale, about 434 kilometres north of Accra. Kaladan Park, North Breeze Farms Tamale and VRA /NEDCo Club house are the start of reasons to visit.