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GLA → ACC

Glasgow to Accra

Route
GLA → ACC
Distance
3,481 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 7h 15m
With one stop
usually 10h 45m–12h 45m
Arrive at
Kotoka International Airport
Local time
UTC+0

Leaving from Glasgow

West of the city near Paisley, with regular express buses to the centre. Emirates connects Glasgow to its Dubai hub; other itineraries route through London or a European hub.

Arriving in Accra

Ghana’s capital on the Gulf of Guinea, with the busiest travel from the UK at Christmas and in the summer holidays.

Connections and timing

Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: november to March is the dry season.

Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.

Other UK airports to Accra

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Accra?
The two airports are about 3,481 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 7h 15m. With one connection, most journeys take 10h 45m to 12h 45m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Glasgow to Accra?
It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
Which airport will I land at?
Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
How can I get the cheapest fare?
Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.