How to Plan a Trip to Accra
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Ghana needs.
Fly into
ACC
Country
Ghana
Suggested stay
3–5 days
Base yourself
Labadi Beach
Your 4-step Accra plan
Step 1 — Book flights to ACC
Kotoka Airport (ACC) is the main gateway to Accra. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to ACCStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Labadi Beach for the best first-time visit — Best beach in Accra — 10 minutes from KIA.
Where to stay in AccraStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with Labadi Beach, then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Accra.
Things to do in AccraStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Taxi / Uber is $10–20 and takes 20–40 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
ACC arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
Ghana requires a visa for most non-African nationalities. e-Visa at visa.mfa.gov.gh ($100 USD for US/UK/AUS). ECOWAS nationals visa-free.