Flights from Accra to London, United Kingdom

Ranked as one of the world’s most interesting cities, London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom. London certainly has something on offer to please all visitors. The capital has lovely parklands, historic buildings the historic Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, the iconic Big Ben tower, and Westminster Abbey, where kings and queens have been crowned for centuries. Buckingham Palace, the home of Queen Elizabeth is open to the public. On the sporting front, London has world-renowned football teams and stadiums. Visitors to London are undoubtedly attracted by the diversity of attractions available, including numerous theaters, museums and galleries.

Flying to London

1. Which airports serve Accra to London?

Travelers wishing to travel from Accra to London can board their flight at Accra Kotoka International Airport.
Arrival airports include Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, Luton Airport and City Airport.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Accra to London?

There are a number of airlines that travelers can choose from when planning a trip from Accra to London. British Airways is currently the only airline that operates the Accra-London route daily; the flight is direct. Besides British Airways, travelers can opt for Royal Air Maroc, KLM, Tap Air Portugal, Brussels and Air France. However, some of these do not operate daily, while some are not direct flights.

3. How long is the flight?

Direct flights from Accra to London take on average six hours and 40 minutes. A connecting flight may take an hour and 30 minutes more, thereby making the duration of a connecting flight eight hours. London is one hour ahead of Accra in British summer and two hours in winter.

4. Climate changes between Accra and London

Accra is located right by the equator and it experiences a typical tropical climate, so temperature is always high throughout the year; the difference is that from April to June and from September to October it will be hot and wet, while from December to March it will be hot and dry. On the other hand, London is perennially cold, with July being the warmest month and October being the wettest month.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

London predominantly uses the British pound, and the Ghanaian cedi applies in Accra. To convert money into British pounds, travelers can visit banks or moneychangers located in some London streets.

London Information

London has a population of over eight million people while Accra has a population of just under two million. Visitors to London can expect to see some great attractions in the city, including the British Museum, Hyde Park, the Tower of London, Thames River, the London Eye and Buckingham Palace.
Nightlife in London is ranked among the best in the world, as there are a number of top clubs and bars. Due to a mixture of just about every race, nationality and culture, you can expect to find cuisines from all over the world.
For those coming from Accra, it will seem as if you have landed on another planet. Although the capital of Ghana is a modern and vibrant metropolis, it is still a city surrounded by nature and overlooking the ocean, which enjoys an enviable climate and fresh, genuine local food – all things that are almost impossible to find in London.