Routes
One way, per person. Fares other travellers found recently; prices change and are confirmed only when you book.
British Airways flies nonstop from London to Accra, the route we track to Ghana. Ghana is on the same time as the UK in winter and 1 hour behind during British Summer Time. Fares rise around Christmas and New Year, Easter and the UK school summer holidays in July and August, so book early for those weeks.
Last checked: October 2026
Routes we track to Ghana
We track the London to Accra route, and British Airways is the only nonstop airline we list on it. Most British Ghanaian families flying home for Christmas, a wedding or a funeral start with that nonstop. If you book a self transfer through another city, your tickets are separate and a delay can leave you stranded.
Fares on London to Accra move with school terms and family events, so the same seat costs more in late December than in a quiet week in February. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares for the route.
To plan a trip:
- Check the live fare calendar on this page for this month's lowest fares.
- Compare those dates with Christmas and New Year, Easter and the UK school summer holidays in July and August.
- Set a free price alert for your dates and let it watch the fare for you.
- Book when the fare suits your budget, then sort your eSIM and top up before you fly.
If you are flying from Dubai, the same advice applies to your travel dates, and you can still set an alert for the trip.
When fares to Ghana are lowest
Fares to Ghana are usually lowest outside Christmas and New Year, Easter and the UK school summer holidays in July and August. Midweek departures and trips booked well ahead tend to sit lower than last minute seats in peak weeks. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares, so start there before you commit.
Families flying for Christmas often book months ahead, so start watching fares early. If your trip is for a wedding or a funeral, dates may be fixed, so set an alert as soon as you know them and watch the fare rather than guessing.
Easter moves each year, so check the exact dates against the fare calendar before you pick flights. July and August are busy because of the UK school summer holidays, and fares ease once term starts again.
Festivals and busy weeks
The busiest weeks for flights to Ghana are Christmas and New Year, Easter and the UK school summer holidays in July and August. These are the weeks when British Ghanaian families travel most, so seats go early and fares stay high. Book as far ahead as you can and set a price alert if your dates are fixed.
Christmas and New Year is the peak for family visits, weddings and gatherings. Easter brings another surge, and the summer holidays fill July and August with families using the school break.
If you can move your trip by a week or two outside those windows, you often find lower fares. If you cannot move, book early and let an alert do the watching for you.
Arriving in Ghana: phone, data and entry
Ghana's mobile networks are MTN, Telecel (formerly Vodafone Ghana) and AirtelTigo, with coverage up to 5G. A travel eSIM gets you data as soon as you land, and a mobile top up keeps a family member's Ghana number running. For entry, check the official rules for your passport before you fly.
Sort your eSIM before departure so you are connected at Kotoka and can message family straight away. If you are topping up a relative's phone, MTN, Telecel and AirtelTigo are the networks to choose from, and check the phone supports the network before you pay.
Ghana is on the same time as the UK in winter and 1 hour behind in British Summer Time, so jet lag is mild and you can call home at sensible hours. Check the official entry rules for your passport well before you fly, as requirements can change.
Free price alerts for your trip
Set a free price alert for London to Accra and we watch the fare while you get on with family plans. Alerts help most when your dates are fixed, such as Christmas and New Year, Easter or the UK school summer holidays in July and August. You can also use the live fare calendar on this page to see this month's lowest fares.
Alerts are useful for weddings and funerals when you cannot choose the week. Set the alert, keep your passport details ready and check the official entry rules before you fly.
If you are flying from Dubai, set an alert for your dates too, and add an eSIM or top up for MTN, Telecel or AirtelTigo before you travel.