Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

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.

• Ride-hailing

  App-Based Ride-Hailing

  Popular ride-hailing platforms operate dedicated pickup zones outside the Terminal 3 arrivals exit.

  Time:

  Typically 20-45 minutes, depending on traffic destination in Accra.

  Typical cost:

  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.

  Time:

  Typically 20-45 minutes to central districts like Osu or Ridge.

  Typical cost:

  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.

  Time:

  Typically 15-30 minutes.

  Typical cost:

  Often complimentary or charged directly to the room booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• SIM Card Kiosks
• Medical Desk
• Duty Free Shops
• Lounges
• Information Desk

Local emergency number: 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.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Ghana Airports Company Limited - Kotoka International AirportOfficial airport source
• Ghana Immigration ServiceGovernment source
• Ghana Revenue Authority - Customs DivisionGovernment source