Flying from Accra Airport (ACC) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Accra Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 55 minutes.
Atlanta is five hours behind Accra and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ACC to ATL flight.
Flying during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Delta offers direct flights from Accra Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Atlanta — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Delta is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Delta stands out as the most punctual carrier for ACC to ATL flights, with 92.31% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Accra Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ACC and ATL:
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Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
64% of flights that leave from Accra Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Accra Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Accra. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Accra Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ACC:
Arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Book a hotel near ATL if you're catching a late Accra Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and explore beyond Atlanta's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Accra Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Atlanta. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Accra Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ACC to ATL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Atlanta, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 467 kilometres south-east to Jacksonville to check off its leading sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Charlotte, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are the start of reasons to visit.