Accra · Ghana
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is located in the Airport Residential Area of Accra, approximately 10 kilometres north-east of the central business district. International operations are concentrated in Terminal 3, while Terminal 2 handles domestic routes. The airport serves as Ghana's primary international gateway and air transit hub for West Africa.
Terminaux
- Terminal 3
- Handles all international commercial passenger flights and modern arrival facilities.
- Terminal 2
- Dedicated to domestic passenger operations across Ghana.
Arrivée
Arriving international passengers disembark into Terminal 3 and proceed through port health verification, immigration control, baggage retrieve, and customs inspection.
- Health Inspection: Present Yellow Fever vaccination certification (International Certificate of Vaccination) at the health desk before entering immigration.
- Passport Control: Join the designated queue for foreign passport holders or ECOWAS citizens; present your valid passport, visa (if applicable), and landing documentation.
- Baggage Claim: Proceed down to the baggage reclaim hall on the ground level to collect checked luggage.
- Customs Clearance: Walk through the customs checkpoint, choosing the green channel if you have nothing to declare or the red channel if carrying goods exceeding duty allowances.
- Arrival Hall Exit: Enter the public arrivals concourse where local SIM card vendors, currency exchange desks, and transport pick-up points are located.
Se rendre en ville
VTC
App-Based Ride-Hailing
Popular ride-hailing platforms operate dedicated pickup zones outside the Terminal 3 arrivals exit.
- Durée:
- Typically 20-45 minutes, depending on traffic destination in Accra.
- Coût indicatif:
- Roughly GHS 50 - GHS 120.
Taxi
Airport Taxis
Official airport taxis are available at the marked taxi rank outside the arrivals concourse. Fares should be agreed prior to departure.
- Durée:
- Typically 20-45 minutes to central districts like Osu or Ridge.
- Coût indicatif:
- Roughly GHS 80 - GHS 180.
Bus
Hotel Shuttle
Many major airport and city centre hotels provide pre-arranged shuttle buses that meet arriving flights outside Terminal 3.
- Durée:
- Typically 15-30 minutes.
- Coût indicatif:
- Often complimentary or charged directly to the room booking.
Correspondances & transferts
Connecting passengers must follow the transfer signage inside Terminal 3 or exit to landside areas to transfer to domestic Terminal 2.
- International-to-International transfers follow designated transit corridors in Terminal 3; clear security screening before entering the departure gates.
- International-to-Domestic transfers require clearing immigration, collecting baggage, and completing customs before walking or taking a short taxi to Terminal 2.
- Allow at least 2 to 3 hours between connecting flights to complete necessary clearance procedures and terminal movement.
Wi-Fi & connectivité
Complimentary public Wi-Fi is accessible inside Terminal 3 for passenger use.
- Select the official airport Wi-Fi network upon arrival.
- Accept the terms and conditions on the portal page to gain internet access.
- Local SIM cards from national telecom providers can be purchased in the arrivals hall for mobile data.
Argent, cartes & pourboires
Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) is the local currency required for most cash transactions outside major hotels.
- ATMs accepting major international bank cards are located in the arrivals hall of Terminal 3.
- Licensed currency exchange booths operate in the landside arrivals area for converting major foreign currencies.
- Major credit cards are accepted in established hotels and large retail venues, but cash is recommended for local transport and small vendors.
Restauration
Food and beverage options are available landside and airside within Terminal 3.
- Arrivals landside area features limited cafés and grab-and-go snack stalls.
- Departures airside offers a broader selection of restaurants, local eateries, and coffee shops.
- Vending machines and bottled water kiosks are situated near passenger waiting areas.
Salons & repos
Terminal 3 hosts several passenger lounges located in the airside departure zone.
- Premium airline passengers and lounge pass holders can access lounge facilities after airside security.
- Amenities typically include light refreshments, quiet seating, charging stations, and shower facilities.
- Day passes can often be purchased at the lounge entrance subject to space availability.
Hôtels d'aéroport
A range of international chain and boutique hotels are located within 1 to 3 kilometres of the airport perimeter.
- Several high-capacity hotels sit within the immediate Airport Residential Area, accessible within a 5-minute drive.
- Pre-booked hotel transfers typically pick up passengers directly outside the Terminal 3 arrivals exit.
- Day-use rooms are available at select nearby accommodation properties for long layovers.
Bagages & douane
Baggage collection and luggage services are located on the ground floor of Terminal 3.
- Baggage trolleys are provided in the baggage Reclaim area for arriving passengers.
- Desks for ground handling agents operate within the baggage hall to log reports for delayed or damaged luggage.
- Luggage wrapping service points are situated landside in the departures check-in hall.
Famille & accessibilité
Terminal 3 provides basic facilities for travellers moving with young children or infants.
- Baby care facilities and dedicated changing tables are available near key toilet blocks.
- Lifts and escalators connect all levels of Terminal 3 for easy stroller navigation.
- Assistance can be requested from airline ground staff for families requiring priority mobility help.
Installations
- ATMs
- Currency Exchange
- SIM Card Kiosks
- Medical Desk
- Duty Free Shops
- Lounges
- Information Desk
Urgence & sécurité
Numéro d'urgence local: 112 (National Emergency), 191 (Police), 193 (Ambulance).
- For medical issues upon landing, report immediately to the Port Health post in the arrivals corridor.
- For lost property or security concerns within the terminal, contact the Ghana Police Service airport station or airport security personnel.
- National emergency response can be reached by dialling 112 from any local mobile phone.
Avant de partir
- Vérifiez la validité de votre passeport et tout visa, ETA ou déclaration d'entrée requis.
- Confirmez votre terminal de départ sur votre carte d'embarquement la veille.
- Activez une eSIM de voyage pour être en ligne dès votre atterrissage.
- Téléchargez des cartes hors ligne et faites une capture d'écran de l'adresse de votre hôtel et de votre référence de réservation.
- Informez votre banque de votre voyage et ayez une carte de paiement de secours.
- Enregistrez le numéro d'urgence local et les contacts de votre ambassade sur votre téléphone.
- Photographiez votre passeport et stockez la copie dans un endroit accessible hors ligne.
- Vérifiez la franchise de bagages et les articles restreints pour votre destination.
Sources officielles
Les opérations aéroportuaires changent. Confirmez toujours les terminaux, tarifs et horaires avec les sources officielles ci-dessous avant de voyager.
- Ghana Airports Company Limited - Kotoka International AirportSource aéroportuaire officielle
- Ghana Immigration ServiceSource gouvernementale
- Ghana Revenue Authority - Customs DivisionSource gouvernementale
Guide mis à jour le 5 novembre 2026
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