Flying from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The timezone in Accra is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Entebbe.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your EBB to ACC flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Entebbe Airport to Accra Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EBB and ACC:
Istanbul Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Handy information about Entebbe Airport (EBB)
Of all flights leaving Entebbe Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
Entebbe Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Entebbe. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EBB? If you're catching an early flight from Entebbe Airport to Accra Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
Book a hotel near ACC if you're catching a late Entebbe Airport to Accra Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Accra Airport, Accra is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the busiest month for flights from Entebbe Airport to Accra Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Accra in March.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Entebbe Airport to Accra Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from EBB to ACC in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ghana waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometers north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Around 434 kilometers north of Accra, Tamale is another favourite stop in Ghana. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.