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102 Reviews4-Star Hotel
$2,106/person
$4,211 total
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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Columbus to Accra.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$1,288
Cheapest price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 6 days ago.
$228 below the typical $1,516 round-trip on this route.
Outbound · Nov 10
7:49 pmCMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
7:00 pmACCKotoka International Airport
42h 11m · 2 stops via Chicago (ORD), Addis Ababa (ADD)
Return · Nov 17
12:05 pmACCKotoka International Airport
1:10 pmCMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
30h 5m · 2 stops via Addis Ababa (ADD), Chicago (ORD)
Cheapest Flight One-way
$1,008
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 11 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $1,367.
Outbound · Nov 1
6:10 amCMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11:05 amACCKotoka International Airport
23h 55m · 2 stops via Washington (IAD), Addis Ababa (ADD)
Fastest Flights
$1,512
Fastest flight found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 4 days ago.
You could save 42h 16m of travel time for just $224 more.
Outbound · Nov 5
3:00 pmCMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
9:25 amACCKotoka International Airport
13h 25m · 1 stop via Washington (IAD)
Return · Nov 12
10:20 pmACCKotoka International Airport
9:55 amCMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
16h 35m · 1 stop via Washington (IAD)
Good deal price
$1,436
A round-trip at or under $1,436 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Tuesdays
Tuesday departures average $1,429 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$230 less than the average weekday, which is $1,659.
Best time to fly
Midday
Midday departures average $1,540 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$91 less than the average departure, which is $1,631.
Low season
September
Fares average $1,395 in September, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $1,354 in late January.
$107 below the yearly average of $1,502.
When to book
6 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 6 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $1,288, versus $1,529 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
CMHACC
35% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Nov 3 · Return Nov 10
7-night trip · economy
$2,092now only$1,349Round-trip
CMHACC
29% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Oct 21 · Return Oct 28
7-night trip · economy
$2,083now only$1,488Round-trip
CMHACC
27% Price DropAir France
Depart Nov 2 · Return Nov 9
7-night trip · economy
$2,098now only$1,522Round-trip
CMHACC
27% Price DropAir France
Depart Nov 4 · Return Nov 18
14-night trip · economy
$2,092now only$1,522Round-trip
CMHACC
27% Price Drop
Delta Air Lines
Depart Nov 10 · Return Nov 17
7-night trip · economy
$2,083now only$1,522Round-trip
CMHACC
25% Price DropAir France
Depart Oct 24 · Return Oct 31
7-night trip · economy
$2,049now only$1,542Round-trip
CMHACC
25% Price DropAir France
Depart Oct 25 · Return Nov 1
7-night trip · economy
$2,049now only$1,542Round-trip
CMHACC
16% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Jan 8 · Return Jan 20
12-night trip · economy
$2,079now only$1,751Round-trip
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We don’t use Express Deal prices when calculating this route’s lowest price or price averages, because these offers require extra flexibility from travelers.
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EthiopianLufthansaQatarUnitedDepart Nov 29 · Return Dec 6
7-night trip · economy
$1,781Round-trip
Ethiopian Airlinesfound Oct 1311/10/26
7:49 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/12/26
7:00 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/17/26
12:05 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/18/26
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CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
$1,288
Ethiopian Airlinesfound Oct 1311/10/26
5:56 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/12/26
7:00 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/17/26
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ACCKotoka International Airport
11/18/26
1:10 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
$1,288
Ethiopian Airlinesfound Oct 1311/10/26
7:49 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/12/26
7:00 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/17/26
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ACCKotoka International Airport
11/18/26
3:15 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
$1,288
Qatar Airwaysfound Oct 611/03/26
2:46 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/05/26
2:35 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/10/26
11:50 am
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$1,472
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CONTOUR AIRLINESfound Oct 1111/02/26
12:35 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/03/26
7:35 am
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/09/26
9:45 am
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/09/26
10:52 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
$1,482
Ethiopian Airlinesfound Oct 1311/10/26
5:56 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/12/26
7:00 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/17/26
12:05 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/18/26
3:15 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
$1,288
United Airlinesfound Oct 1611/05/26
3:00 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/06/26
9:25 am
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/12/26
10:20 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/13/26
9:55 am
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
$1,512
ASKY Airlinesfound Oct 1311/10/26
3:57 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/11/26
3:10 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/17/26
6:05 am
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/18/26
1:10 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
$1,537
KLMfound Oct 1111/02/26
12:35 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/03/26
7:35 am
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/09/26
10:05 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/10/26
5:14 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
$1,541
Qatar Airwaysfound Oct 611/03/26
2:46 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
11/05/26
2:35 pm
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/10/26
11:50 am
ACCKotoka International Airport
11/11/26
7:36 pm
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
$1,472
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$1,288Best Accra Hotel + Flight Packages
Columbus - Accra packages
Round-trip flight from Columbus
CMH to ACC
Accra Luxury Apartments at The Bantree
Accra, The Bantree
9.345 Reviews0-Star Hotel
$1,972/person
$3,944 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Columbus
CMH to ACC
The Signature Hotel Apartment Accra Ghana
Accra, 10 Boundary Road
8.4191 Reviews0-Star Hotel
$1,859/person
$3,718 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Columbus
CMH to ACC
Airport West Hotel
Accra, 137 Airport West Residential Area, Augustus Akinwumi Road, Dzorwulu Accra
7.532 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel
$1,935/person
$3,870 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Columbus
CMH to ACC
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra
Accra, Independence Avenue, Ridge
8.2264 Reviews5-Star Hotel
7% Package Savings
$2,987/person
$6,423 $5,973 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
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CMH to ACC
Ibis Styles Accra Airport
Accra, Plot 24, Airport City, Accra
7.1445 Reviews4-Star Hotel
1% Package Savings
$1,933/person
$3,888 $3,866 total
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CMH to ACC
APARTMENTS GH - Accra - Cantonments - Embassy Gardens
Accra, Embassy Gardens, Fourth Circular Road
8.3254 Reviews0-Star Hotel
$1,895/person
$3,790 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Columbus
CMH to ACC
Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel
Accra, 17 White Avenue
7190 Reviews4-Star Hotel
2% Package Savings
$2,043/person
$4,175 $4,085 total
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CMH to ACC
Airport West Hotel
Accra, 137 Airport West Residential Area, Augustus Akinwumi Road, Dzorwulu Accra
7.532 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in ACC
$1,935/person
$3,870 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Columbus
CMH to ACC
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra
Accra, Independence Avenue, Ridge
8.2264 Reviews5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in ACC
7% Package Savings
$2,974/person
$6,424 $5,948 total
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CMH to ACC
Ibis Styles Accra Airport
Accra, Plot 24, Airport City, Accra
7.1445 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
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$1,929/person
$3,888 $3,858 total
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APARTMENTS GH - Accra - Cantonments - Embassy Gardens
Accra, Embassy Gardens, Fourth Circular Road
8.3254 Reviews0-Star Hotel
Rental car included
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$1,895/person
$3,790 total
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Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel
Accra, 17 White Avenue
7190 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
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$2,038/person
$4,176 $4,076 total
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La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Labadi, Accra, 1 Labadi Road
102 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in ACC
$2,106/person
$4,211 total
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Accra Luxury Apartments at The Bantree
Accra, The Bantree
9.345 Reviews0-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in ACC
$1,972/person
$3,944 total
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The Signature Hotel Apartment Accra Ghana
Accra, 10 Boundary Road
8.4191 Reviews0-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in ACC
$1,859/person
$3,718 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $1,354
Fares from Columbus to Accra are lowest in late January, around $1,354, and September is the cheapest month overall, averaging $1,395. They peak in late December at about $1,781, $427 more than the low. The yearly average is $1,502.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,354 |
| February | $1,415 | $1,384 | $1,450 |
| March | $1,564 | $1,537 | $1,589 |
| April | $1,483 | $1,523 | $1,444 |
| May | $1,479 | $1,428 | $1,527 |
| June | $1,606 | $1,586 | $1,626 |
| July | $1,587 | $1,611 | $1,564 |
| August | $1,463 | $1,504 | $1,425 |
| September | $1,395 | $1,394 | $1,396 |
| October | $1,436 | $1,441 | $1,431 |
| November | $1,499 | $1,467 | $1,530 |
| December | $1,686 | $1,586 | $1,781 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 6 weeks out at $1,288
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from Columbus to Accra, around $1,288. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $1,529, $241 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $1,998.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $1,998 |
| 178 days | $2,000 |
| 172 days | $1,998 |
| 164 days | $1,975 |
| 156 days | $1,917 |
| 148 days | $1,861 |
| 140 days | $1,816 |
| 132 days | $1,769 |
| 124 days | $1,728 |
| 116 days | $1,680 |
| 108 days | $1,618 |
| 100 days | $1,567 |
| 92 days | $1,515 |
| 84 days | $1,454 |
| 76 days | $1,399 |
| 68 days | $1,361 |
| 2mo | $1,336 |
| 52 days | $1,311 |
| 44 days | $1,293 |
| 40 days | $1,288 |
| 36 days | $1,288 |
| 28 days | $1,301 |
| 20 days | $1,339 |
| 12 days | $1,417 |
| 4 days | $1,499 |
| 0 days | $1,529 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Accra. At $1,429 it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day, 12% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $1,769 |
| Mon | $1,601 |
| Tue | $1,429 |
| Wed | $1,708 |
| Thu | $1,569 |
| Fri | $1,677 |
| Sat | $1,861 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Columbus to Accra. At $1,540 it is 6% cheaper than the average time. Morning (5am - 12pm) is the most expensive time, 5% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $1,707 |
| Midday | $1,540 |
| Afternoon | $1,658 |
| Evening | $1,618 |
What do round-trip flights from Columbus to Accra cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $750 | 1% |
| $750 to $1,500 | 29% |
| $1,500 to $2,250 | 38% |
| $2,250 to $3,000 | 20% |
| $3,000 to $3,750 | 7% |
| $3,750 to $4,500 | 2% |
| $4,500 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Columbus to Accra cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Columbus to Accra.
What is the typical flight duration from Columbus to Accra?
Columbus to Accra is about 5,585 miles, and there is no scheduled nonstop service on the route, so the trip requires a connection. With no nonstop flights, there is no typical flight duration to give for a direct journey.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Columbus to Accra?
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Accra. The shortest connecting routing is on United Airlines via Washington Dulles (IAD), with a total trip time of 13 hours 51 minutes — an 81-minute first leg, a 145-minute layover, and a 605-minute second leg. Delta Air Lines also offers a one-stop option via New York JFK at 14 hours 25 minutes.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in Accra?
Getting from Kotoka International Airport to central Accra is easiest by taxi or ride-hailing. Uber and Bolt both operate at the airport, with Bolt fares to Accra Circle running roughly GHS 37–47 and taking about 21 minutes, making ride-hailing the fastest and most-used option. Metered taxis charge per kilometre, while shared public pool taxis require negotiating a fare before you set off. Several international and local car rental agencies have counters in the arrivals hall, and some hotels offer complimentary shuttle service.
References
- Accra Kotoka International Airport - World Travel Guide
- Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car + Free eBook in Accra, Ghana - Trip Canvas
- Taxis, parking and car rental at Accra Airport
- Accra Airport Guide (ACC) - Sleeping in Airports
- Navigating Kotoka: Your Comprehensive Guide to Kotoka International Airport – Ibom Air
- Book Flights to Accra | Turkish Airlines ®
- How to get from Terminal 3 Accra Kotoka Airport to Accra, Circle
- How to get from Accra, Circle to Terminal 3 Accra Kotoka Airport
When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Accra?
Fares from Columbus to Accra are lowest in late January, around $1,354. September is the cheapest month overall, averaging $1,395, followed by January ($1,410) and February ($1,415). December is the most expensive month at about $1,686, and fares peak in late December at about $1,781. The yearly average is $1,502. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Columbus to Accra?
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from Columbus to Accra, around $1,288. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $1,529, $241 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $1,998. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Columbus to Accra?
There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Columbus to Accra, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg do operate. United's overnight JFK-to-Accra leg departs at 19:00 and lands at 09:05 the next morning, while Delta's departs at 16:50 and arrives at 07:00 the next morning, both connecting through their respective hubs.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Columbus to Accra?
There is no nonstop service from Columbus to Accra; the common one-stop routings are via Washington Dulles on United Airlines or via New York JFK on Delta Air Lines. United's routing via Dulles is the quickest at about 13 hours 51 minutes total, while Delta's via JFK runs about 14 hours 25 minutes. United operates roughly three daily connections, and Delta about one daily connection. Both carriers are members of global alliances — United in Star Alliance and Delta in SkyTeam.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
Which airport should I use in Accra?
Accra has one international airport, Kotoka International Airport (ACC). It is about 10 km from the city centre and serves as the main gateway for all airlines flying to Ghana, including major carriers and regional connections.
How do I get to John Glenn Intl Airport from the city center?
Getting to John Glenn International Airport from downtown Columbus is straightforward: COTA's AirConnect bus provides direct, inexpensive public transit to the terminal, while taxis and rideshares like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience from the arrivals level. Several downtown hotels run complimentary shuttle services, and driving is easy via I-670 to International Gateway, with a connected parking garage plus lower-cost satellite lots at Blue, Red, and Green. Rideshare or taxi is usually the fastest option, while the AirConnect bus is the most budget-friendly and popular for solo travelers without much luggage.
References
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Taxis, shuttles & rideshare - John Glenn International (CMH) & Rickenbacker (LCK) Airports | Fly Columbus
- A Guide to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) | Chase
- Getting to/from the Airport | Czech and Slovak Scenography for Shakespeare
- Columbus Airport CMH: Help & Info Guide - iFLY
- How to get from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to OSU Campus, Columbus OH | Uber
- Find cheap flights to Columbus (CMH) | American Airlines
- How to get from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Dayton, OH | Uber
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Accra airport?
Sleeping at Accra's Kotoka International Airport is difficult due to uncomfortable and limited seating, a hard tiled floor, and periodic closed access to portions of the terminals for overnight cleaning. The airport has no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas, or rest zones, and it does not provide cots to stranded travelers. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels include the Marriott Accra Airport (0.4 mi / 0.6 km away), Airport View Hotel (0.5 mi / 0.8 km), Four Points by Sheraton Accra Airport Hotel (0.5 mi / 0.8 km), ibis Styles Accra Airport (0.6 mi / 1.0 km), and The Cabin Hotel (0.7 mi / 1.1 km).
References
- Hotels Near Accra’s Kotoka International Airport: A Complete Guide | Accra Street Journal (ASJ)
- Hotels near Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
- Accra Airport Guide (ACC) - Sleeping in Airports
- Where to Stay First Night in Ghana 🇬🇭 Top Hotels Near Accra Airport
- Accra Marriott Hotel - Google Maps
- Accra Hotel | Accra Marriott Hotel
- ibis Styles Accra Airport, Hotel in Ghana - ALL
What facilities and services are available to travelers at Accra Kotoka International Airport?
Accra Kotoka International Airport offers free Wi-Fi in Terminals 2 and 3, with the network name “KIA FREE WIFI.” ATMs are available in both terminals, and Zenith Bank Ghana provides currency exchange services. Duty-free shopping and retail shops are primarily in the international terminal, and information desks are located in the Arrivals and Departures halls of each terminal. A 24-hour medical clinic provides urgent care and travel immunizations, with a pharmacy and yellow fever port health services in Terminal 3. SIM cards are sold at a phone shop in Terminal 3 Arrivals, and luggage wrapping is available near check-in. Showers are only inside select lounges, and luggage storage or lockers are not offered.
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Columbus and Accra airports?
At John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), travelers with reduced mobility can arrange wheelchair assistance, accessible restrooms, designated accessible parking, and shuttle buses equipped with lift gear. At Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC), basic facilities for passengers with reduced mobility are available, and travelers who need special arrangements should contact their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.
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What aircraft are typically used on flights from Columbus to Accra?
There is no nonstop service between Columbus and Accra. United operates the route most frequently via Washington Dulles using Boeing 787-8 aircraft on the transatlantic leg, while Delta connects through New York JFK with Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Columbus to Accra?
There is no nonstop service from Columbus to Accra; the airlines currently scheduled on one-stop connections are United (via Washington Dulles) and Delta (via New York JFK). United is a Star Alliance member and Delta is a SkyTeam member, so those are the two alliances serving this route, with no major unaligned carriers currently operating it.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Columbus?
When departing from Columbus, the standout lounge is the Escape Lounge in Concourse B near Gate 32, welcoming all travelers regardless of airline or class for a walk-up rate of $60 or pre-booked entry from $45. It offers hot and cold food, a complimentary bar with barista coffee and alcoholic drinks, ultra-fast Wi-Fi, charging ports, and printing services, with free access for American Express Platinum Card Members and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members traveling on Delta-marketed flights that day. Priority Pass card holders can also pre-book access. Active US military members and their families have a dedicated free option at the Jake Brewer USO Lounge on the ticketing level near the Concourse C checkpoint.
References
- John Glenn Columbus Intl Airport (CMH) Lounge | Escape Lounges
- Escape Lounges CMH AIRPORT Concourse B Columbus OH John Glenn Intl | Priority Pass
- Columbus Airport Guide (CMH) - Sleeping in Airports
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH Lounges - CMH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass
- American Express Lounges at John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Amex CA
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets may allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not.