Travelling from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cotonou Airport to Accra Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Accra's timezone is UTC+0, making Accra one hour behind Cotonou.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your COO to ACC flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Brussels Airlines is your gateway to exploring Accra (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Ghana!). Browse the direct flights from Cotonou Airport to Accra Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Brussels Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates COO to ACC flights is Brussels Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 75.0% of the time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cotonou Airport to Accra Airport. These are the top stopovers between COO and ACC:
Addis Ababa Airport
Abidjan Airport
Lome Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Accra Airport (ACC)
Right now, £349 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Accra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £653. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from COO to ACC by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Accra Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
71% of flights that leave from Cotonou Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Cotonou to Cotonou Airport is approximately 6 kms (4 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near COO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Accra Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
Book a hotel near ACC if you have a late Cotonou Airport to Accra Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
From Accra Airport, Accra is approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
December is the busiest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Accra Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Accra in March.
Book your flight from Cotonou Airport to Accra Airport for March if you want to go to Accra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from COO to ACC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ghana just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kms (120 miles) north-west of Accra, a visit to Kumasi will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Tamale is another must-experience destination in Ghana and is around 434 kms (270 miles) north of Accra. No trip is complete without a visit to CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.