Travelling from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) begins with finding the best airport to make your exit from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are your main options in Toronto.
Kotoka International Airport is located in Accra. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Toronto.
Your flight from Toronto to ACC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to ACC flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kms (65 miles) or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Kotoka International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near ACC and hit the lights earlier:
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
£385 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport. Return flights start from £627. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Toronto to ACC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Toronto to Kotoka International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport (ACC). June is when most people visit Accra. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Toronto to ACC plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Accra
After booking your flight from Toronto to Kotoka International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Accra:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. National Museum of Ghana, VISIT GHANA and Osu Castle are highlights which should feature on every Accra itinerary.
Explore more of Ghana
Kumasi is just one of the many cities in Ghana waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Accra. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Kumasi, Manhyia Palace and DONYINA DURBAR GROUNDS.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Ghana, consider Takoradi, about 193 kms (120 miles) south-west of Accra. Public Beach Takoradi, All Saints Anglican Church, Takoradi and Presbyterian Church are the start of reasons to visit.