Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Accra Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours.
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Accra two hours behind Cairo.
Take your pick of four weekly Cairo Airport to Accra Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight available. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 09:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAI to ACC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering Accra (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Ghana!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo Airport to Accra Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
Among carriers operating CAI to ACC flights, EgyptAir has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to Accra Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAI and ACC:
Istanbul Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Ouagadougou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Accra Airport (ACC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Accra Airport flight is P20,462. A return plane ticket right now is P38,512. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CAI to ACC.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Accra Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CAI to ACC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo Airport to Accra Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
65% of flights leaving from Cairo Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Cairo to Cairo Airport is around 23 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near CAI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cairo Airport to Accra Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairo 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 to the centre of Accra has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Accra Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Accra. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cairo Airport to Accra Airport for March if you'd like to visit Accra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to ACC in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ghana
Kumasi is just one of the many cities in Ghana waiting to be explored after you've experienced Accra. Around 193 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Ghana, head for Tamale, roughly 434 kilometers north of Accra. CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.