Flying from Accra Airport (ACC) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Accra Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Accra.
Choose from 11 weekly Accra Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ACC to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Accra Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Accra Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ACC and IST:
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Beirut Airport
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
64% of flights taking off from Accra Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Accra to Accra Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Accra Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ACC:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel near IST if you have a late Accra Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Accra Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Accra Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ACC to IST sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.