Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Accra Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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ACC Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Accra Kotoka Airport.
What to Expect
Accra Airport (code: ACC) has two terminals (T2 and T3). The terminals feature about a half dozen eateries and eight shops, with the majority on the airside and four eateries advertising 24-hour service. WiFi is available at the various lounges in the departures areas, and there are reportedly plenty of power outlets to charge mobile devices. Additional comfort and services—including showers—can be found through fee-based access to one of the airport’s first-class lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.
Sleeping in Accra Airport
Sleeping in Accra Airport may prove difficult due to uncomfortable and limited seating, a hard tiled floor, and apparent periodic closed access to portions of the terminals for cleaning purposes. While public service announcements stop during the overnight hours, the terminal can remain noisy, so consider earplugs/noise-cancelling earphones, along with a travel mat and/or sleeping bag for additional comfort. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Accra Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
- Holiday Inn Accra Airport – A free airport shuttle is available on request. » Check Rates
- Ibis Styles Accra Airport – Free airport shuttle departs every 30 minutes. » Check Rates
Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Accra Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Looking for a place to relax and unwind away from all the hustle and bustle of the airport? Check out one of the lounges at Accra Airport (ACC).
Airline Lounges
While there are no airline lounges, your airline might have an agreement to use one of the other lounges available. Contact your airline or read more about paying to use the airport lounge listed below.
Walk-in Rates, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
There are four airport lounges that are open to all passengers who are willing to purchase a day pass, lounge membership or pay at the door.
Domestic Terminal
International Terminal
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions in Terminals 2 and 3 operate with varying schedules.
- Terminal 2: Alf & Gina • Cafe Aleeno • La Tante Royale • Wok Inn • Muttina Bacci.
- Terminal 3: Beans & Creams • Bubra Spot • Café Alenoo • Cafe Mondo • Cho • Muttina Baci • Seoul Grill • The Fruit Tree • The Pub • Vida E Cafe • Wafflemania. Vending machines are also available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Available in all lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Accra Airport in Terminals 2 and 3. Connect to the “KIA FREE WIFI”.
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ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations are available in both terminals.
Banking Services – Zenith Bank Ghana provides full-service banking and currency exchange services. Locations: Arrivals Hall Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon – Fri).
Duty-Free & Shopping – Zenith Bank Ghana provides full-service banking and currency exchange services. Locations: Arrivals Hall Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon – Fri) (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sat).
Information Desk – An information desk is available in each terminal. The desks are located in both Departure and Arrival halls.
Luggage Wrapping – Wraprite luggage wrapping service is located in Terminal 3 in the Check-In area. Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Medical Care – Urgent and emergency medical care, as well as travel immunizations, are available at the Medical Facility at KIA airport clinic. Location: 500m from the terminal. Hours: Open 24 hours. Yellow fever vaccination port health is located in terminal three.
Pharmacy – An airport pharmacy is available in Terminal 3.
SIM Cards – A reader tells us “There’s a phone shop at the left end of the international terminal outside of the arrivals area where you can buy a SIM and credit.” (March 2024)
Bus
Based on some older information, bus lines ran between the city center and Accra airport. The bus stop was located on Liberation Road, 500m outside Terminal 2. At the time of our November 2023 update, we could not confirm this. If you know, click here to update this guide.
Car Rentals
For those wishing for a more private and comfortable mode of transportation, chauffeured cars are available for hire. For more information, published rates, or to hire a car and drive, visit the car hiring booth in Arrivals Hall.
Hotel Shuttles
A few area hotels provide an airport shuttle: Holiday Inn Accra Airport, an IHG Hotel • ibis Styles Accra Airport Hotel • Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel • Accra Marriott Hotel.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Ride Sharing
Uber operates throughout Ghana. A ride to the city centre will cost you about $5.
Taxis
Two types of taxis are available in the arrivals area: Metered taxis, which charge per kilometre, and public pool taxis, which are shared taxis with negotiable fares (settle on a price before starting your journey).
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.