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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Accra:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 7:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:30 pm and lands at 8:15 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Accra:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Accra takes 6h 45m, covering 3,167 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Accra range from $869 to $1,281, with an average of $1,044 over the past 12 months. Anything below $869 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $1,044 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $879 round-trip via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU), compared to $1,094 for nonstop.

British Airways is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Accra flights. 56% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Accra flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Accra are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $629, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Accra usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Accra Kotoka (ACC).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Accra route, 44% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Accra most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Accra. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,033 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,070, a difference of $37.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Accra.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 12m, compared with 10h 21m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 10h 49m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

Accra is 1 hour behind London Heathrow Airport (Ghana Mean Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Accra flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are not many options when it comes to booking direct flights from London to Accra, but it is possible to fly non-stop with British Airways from London Heathrow. If you would prefer to depart from a different airport or are affiliated with another airline, you will find several carriers that offer one-stop flights, including TAP Portugal, KLM and Royal Air Maroc.

If you aren’t taking public transport or a taxi to London Heathrow, you have several options for leaving your car at the airport. Long Stay, Short Stay, Business and Meet & Greet categories are available, each one bringing you closer to the terminal. You can book parking online in advance, but do check which terminal your flight is departing from to make sure you get the most convenient parking location.

If your flight from London to Accra lands late and you just want to get to bed as quickly as possible, you will find several hotels located within a 5min drive of the airport. These include the ibis Styles Accra Airport, Holiday Inn Accra Airport, Airport View Hotel and Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel. Most can arrange a free shuttle on request.

Although several bus lines pass the airport, the bus stop is just outside the airport grounds on Liberation Road and departures may be infrequent. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach your final destination is to take a taxi, available 24h a day outside the terminal exits. Fares are metered and you can expect the journey to central Accra to take 15-45min depending on traffic. Rideshare service Uber is also available.