Nairobi, KenyaAccra, Ghana

Flights from Nairobi to Accra

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Accra (ACC) take about 5h 44m (4,191 km). Kenya Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $646 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Accra: Rjruiziii, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Accra

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

ACC → Accra, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — lounges at Nairobi Airport

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Accra

Carriers on NBO–ACC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Accra

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Ghana is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Nairobi to Accra flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Accra?

A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Accra (ACC) takes about 5h 44m, covering 4,191 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Nairobi from Accra by air?

The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Kotoka International Airport is 4,191 km (2,604 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Accra?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–ACC route include Kenya Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Nairobi to Accra cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–ACC was $646 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 8 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Nairobi to Accra?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $425 with one stop against $646 nonstop, a saving of $221. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to Ghana?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ghana visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Accra?

Ghana is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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