Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you 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) consists of two mid-size terminals (T1 and T2 connected by an internal walkway. A third terminal (T3) is reportedly under construction). The terminals feature about a half dozen eateries and eight shops, with the majority on the airside and four of the 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 still 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 or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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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. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
Domestic Terminal
- Adinkra Lounge – Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
International Terminal
- Sanbra Lounge – Location: Airside, Mezzanine Level beside the Departure Gates. Showers are available ($). Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Adinkra Lounge – Location: Airside. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Akwaaba Lounge – Location: Airside, near Gate 1. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Accra Airport Lounges
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Accra Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
With Covid restrictions constantly changing, we recommend that you confirm shuttle availability prior to booking and/or prior to your arrival.
- Holiday Inn Accra Airport – 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 WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Accra Airport in Terminals 2 and 3. Connect to the “KIA FREE WIFI”.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
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: 8:00AM – 5:00PM (Mon – Fri).
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping can be found in both terminals, while a small variety of shops selling clothing and local goods is available throughout the departures area.
Food & Drinks – Food concessions in Terminal 2 and 3 operate with varying schedules. These options are open during flight operation hours: Wok Inn • Muttina Bacci • Fresh Juice Lounge • La Tante Royale • Café Allenoo • Alf and Gina. Vending machines are also available.
Information Desk – An information desk is available in each terminal. The desks are located on both Departure and Arrival halls.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Luggage Wrapping – Wraprite luggage wrapping service is located in Terminal 3 in the Check-In area. Hours: unavailable.
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.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Pharmacy – An airport pharmacy is available in Terminal 3.
Showers – Available in all lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airlines
Air Burkina • Air Cote D’Ivoire • Arik Air • Asky Airlines • British Airways • Delta Air Lines • Egypt Air • Emirates • Ethiopian Airlines • Kenya Airways • KLM • Middle East Airways • Passion Air • Qatar Airways • Royal Air Maroc • RwandAir • South African Airways • TAP Portugal • Turkish Airlines • United Airline.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
Many bus lines run between the city center and Accra airport. The bus stop is located on Liberation Road, 500m outside Terminal 2.
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.
Taxis
Two types of taxis are available in the arrivals area: Metered taxis which charge per kilometer/meter and public pool taxis which are shared taxis with negotiable fares (settle on a price before starting your journey).
Last updated: 2023-03-21
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are 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 web sites. 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.
