Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Denver is seven hours behind Accra and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ACC to DEN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Accra Airport to Denver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ACC and DEN:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
64% of flights that take off from Accra Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Accra Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Accra. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near ACC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Accra Airport to Denver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Consider checking in to Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport after arriving from your Accra Airport to Denver International Airport flight. It's not too far from DEN and a handy option if you want to catch some z's soon after landing.
Grab a Denver International Airport rental car and explore Denver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Denver International Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Accra Airport to Denver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Denver in January.
The warmest month in Denver is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Accra Airport to Denver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ACC to DEN in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Colorado Springs is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Denver. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
Aurora is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 13 kilometres east of Denver. No journey is complete without visiting Plains Conservation Centre, DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Aircraft viewing.