Plan your trip to Ghana

Where Ghana's visitors come from, and the best time to land in Accra

Every direct flight into Kotoka International Airport, how often it runs, which countries send the most travellers, and a month-by-month guide to help you choose your dates. James will meet you at arrivals.

3.62 Mpassengers at Accra airport in 2025, a record
1.31 Minternational visitors to Ghana in 2025
-cities with direct flights to Accra
13 nightsaverage stay of an international visitor
Who visits Ghana

The countries that visit Ghana the most

Official figures from the Ghana Tourism Authority. The United States, Nigeria and the United Kingdom together make up about a quarter of all international arrivals.

International arrivals by country, 2025

Number of visitors · change compared with 2024

Other significant markets (no official 2025 figure per country published): Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Canada, China, India, Lebanon and the Caribbean diaspora.

Why people come

Purpose of visit, 2025

    60%+are repeat visitors
    US$ 3,320average spend per visitor
    50%stay in hotels (28% with family, 12% Airbnb)
    +12%arrivals growth in 2024, +1.4% in 2025
    What this means for your tour: many visitors are diaspora travellers coming home in July–August and December, or business travellers with a free day or weekend. James builds short city tours for busy schedules as well as 1–2 week heritage trips.
    Arrivals at Kotoka (ACC)

    Every city with a direct flight to Accra

    Flights per week and per year arriving in Accra, by city. Filter by region, search for a city or an airline, and sort by frequency or flight time.

    From Airlines Flights / week ≈ per year Flight time
    Striped bar = estimate. Schedules change by season: check with the airline before booking.
    Your route

    How do I fly to Accra from my country?

    Pick your country to see the direct flights or the best connecting hubs. Tell James your flight number and he'll be waiting at arrivals, day or night.

    Flight times are approximate, gate to gate, for the fastest common option.

    Choose your dates

    The best time to visit Ghana, month by month

    Ghana is warm all year (25–32 °C). What changes is the rain, the crowds, flight prices and the festivals. Pick what matters most to you and the best months light up.

    Nov – Mar

    Dry season

    Sunny, ideal for beaches, Ada and safaris. Dec–Feb brings the Harmattan: dusty, hazy skies and cooler nights.

    Apr – Jun

    Main rains

    Short tropical downpours, often in the afternoon. Green landscapes, fewer tourists, lower prices.

    Jul – Aug

    Short dry spell

    Cooler and fairly dry along the coast. Busy with summer diaspora visits and festivals.

    Sep – Oct

    Minor rains

    Lighter showers, calm sites and good-value flights. Sea turtles start nesting at Ada.

    Rain: average monthly rainfall in Accra (mm). Crowds & prices: James's guide to tourist demand and airfares. Festival dates vary each year; ask James for this year's dates.

    Before you fly

    Good to know before you book

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    Yellow fever certificate

    Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter Ghana. Keep the card with your passport.

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    Visa on arrival

    Most visitors can get a visa on arrival, approved before departure. James handles the request with Ghana Immigration as soon as you book. ECOWAS citizens need no visa.

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    Book December early

    Flights for Christmas and "December in GH" fill up fast. Book 4–6 months ahead; July–August 3–4 months ahead.

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    Time zone

    Ghana is on GMT all year, with no daylight saving. Many long-haul flights land in the evening or at night.

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    Airport pickup

    James meets you at Kotoka arrivals with a sign and drives you to your hotel in Accra, Ada or beyond.

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    Combine countries

    Lomé, Abidjan, Lagos and Ouagadougou are 1–2 hours away. Easy to add Ghana to a West Africa trip.

    Got your dates? Let James plan the rest.

    Send your flight details and the places you want to see. James will confirm your pickup and tour by WhatsApp.