Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Dakar.
Take your pick of four weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with Kenya Airways is the earliest you can take. Kenya Airways operates the last service of the day at 09:00.
Give yourself enough time to make your DSS to ACC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Accra (and then discovering more of Ghana!) is a breeze with Kenya Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
Kenya Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers DSS to ACC flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DSS and ACC:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Ouagadougou International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight is $824. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,446. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DSS to ACC.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from DSS to ACC is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
When it comes to Blaise Diagne International Airport's on-time performance, 66.96% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Blaise Diagne International Airport from central Dakar, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport? Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are near DSS. They're an especially great choice if you're jetting out early.
Arriving at Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
If you're coming in on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near ACC:
Travel where the road takes you with a Kotoka International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis to explore beyond Accra's usual tourist stops.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Kotoka International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Kotoka International Airport, Accra is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Accra. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kotoka International Airport for March if you want to explore Accra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DSS to ACC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Ghana you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres 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 must-experience destination in Ghana and is around 434 kilometres north of Accra. No journey is complete without dropping by Kaladan Park, North Breeze Farms Tamale and VRA /NEDCo Club house.
