Travelling from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Accra.
Each week, there are ten Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, pick the 22:20 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:50 with British Airways.
Give yourself enough time to make your ACC to LHR flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into London (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is a leader in on-time performance for ACC to LHR flights, with 89.83% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the top stopovers between ACC and LHR:
Mohamed V International Airport
Brussels Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, $450 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $684. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ACC to LHR.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
When it comes to Kotoka International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.37% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Kotoka International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Accra. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ACC? If you've booked an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're landing on a late Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Kotoka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ACC to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.