Flying from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport (ACC): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport (ACC). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the two main airports in Seattle.
The timezone in Accra is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of Seattle. Kotoka International Airport is located in Accra.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to ACC, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to ACC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA reach their destination without delay.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to ACC flight:
About Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ACC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Right now, 504 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.221 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seattle to ACC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
June is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport (ACC). Visit Accra in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Seattle to ACC plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Accra
After booking your flight from Seattle to Kotoka International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Accra:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. National Museum of Ghana, VISIT GHANA and Osu Castle are must-do's during your Accra adventure.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ghana just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Accra, a visit to Kumasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Kumasi, Manhyia Palace and DONYINA DURBAR GROUNDS.
Takoradi is another well-known destination in Ghana and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Accra. No trip is complete without dropping by Public Beach Takoradi, All Saints Anglican Church, Takoradi and Presbyterian Church.