Travel to Ghana
Flying to Ghana
Kotoka International Airport in Accra is the main international airport in Ghana.
Several international airlines operate flights to and from Ghana, including British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.
Flight times:
From London - 6 hours 30 minutes; New York - 10 hours.
Departure tax:
Ghana imposes an Airport Passenger Service Charge on all departing passengers. The fees (US$100 for international flights and about US$60 for regional flights within West Africa), are included in the ticket price.
Airport guides
Airport Code: ACC. Location: Accra Kotoka International Airport is situated about 8km (5 miles) northeast of the National Museum... Money: Currency exchange offices and ATMs are available in the airport. Read more
Travel by rail
There are no international train services connecting Ghana to its neighbouring countries at present.
Driving to Ghana
Visitors can drive to Ghana from neighbouring countries, including Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Togo.
Foreign vehicles entering Ghana must obtain a temporary importation permit, known as a "laissez-passer" or C59, from the Customs Division at the border. This permit is typically valid for 30 days. If it expires, drivers must return with the vehicle to the point of entry for renewal. The permit may be granted for up to 90 days on subsequent entries.
Getting to Ghana by boat
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