Traveling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Edinburgh and Accra follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to ACC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Traveling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Kotoka International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EDI and ACC:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
At the moment, $337 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $704. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from EDI to ACC, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from EDI to ACC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kotoka International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kotoka International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Pick up a Kotoka International Airport rental car and discover parts of Accra that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Avis.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from Kotoka International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Kotoka International Airport, Accra is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kotoka International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Accra. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with temperatures ranging between 79ºF and 90ºF. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kotoka International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to ACC in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 72ºF and 81ºF on average.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Ghana you'll want to see. About 120 miles north-west of Accra, a visit to Kumasi will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Manhyia Palace Museum, Manhyia Palace and Kumasi Fort - Ghana Armed Forces Museum.
Tamale is another standout destination in Ghana and is around 270 miles north of Accra. No journey is complete without visiting Kaladan Park, North Breeze Farms Tamale and VRA /NEDCo Club house.
