How to find cheap flights to Kumasi Airport (KMS)
£651 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Kumasi Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to KMS, the lowest fare is £344.
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Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Kumasi, where Kumasi Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some awesome early bird deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Kumasi by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This lets you compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kumasi Airport.
Best time to go to Kumasi
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Kumasi in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to KMS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Fly to Kumasi in May if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KMS, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Kumasi are often more affordable.
With averages of between 21ºC and 39ºC, February is when Kumasi is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
August brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 19ºC to 29ºC.
January gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Kumasi.
The wettest time of year is June. Visit then and you'll likely get around 22 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Kumasi Airport (KMS): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and take a direct flight to Kumasi Airport. Africa World Airlines Limited and PassionAir fly nonstop to Kumasi.
The timezone at KMS is UTC+0.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to KMS. Book a room at one of these stays close to Kumasi Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Kumasi Airport is located in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Getting to central Kumasi from Kumasi Airport (KMS)
Central Kumasi is about 8 kms (5 miles) from KMS.
After landing from your flight to KMS, the drive to the centre takes around 20 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Kumasi, book a room at one of these top hotels:
Kumasi highlights
These leading sights have to be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Kumasi:
Kumasi: The perfect spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) south-east of the city centre.
Sapphire Gardens: You'll discover this park roughly 6 kms (4 miles) south of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Kumasi.
DONYINA DURBAR GROUNDS: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 3 kms (2 miles) east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Kumasi experience.
How to get to Mampong from Kumasi Airport (KMS)
Going directly to Mampong? From KMS, it takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there. The city is about 56 kms (35 miles) from the airport.
Travelling from Kumasi Airport (KMS) to Konongo
Konongo is another city that you can easily reach from Kumasi Airport. It's around 40 kms (25 miles) away.
It'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to drive to Konongo.
Explore more of Ghana
There are plenty more places to explore in Ghana, starting with Accra. National Museum of Ghana, Labadi Beach and VISIT GHANA are must-sees in this city, which is around 209 kms (130 miles) south-east of Kumasi. Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is the closest airport in Accra.
Takoradi might just become one of your favourite stops in Ghana. You'll find it roughly 209 kms (130 miles) south of Kumasi. Public Beach Takoradi, All Saints Anglican Church, Takoradi and Presbyterian Church stand out as key sights.
About 209 kms (130 miles) south-east of Kumasi, Tema makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include Sakumono Beach, Tema Newtown Central Mosque and KPONE BEACH RESORT.