Traveling from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 6 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Accra.
Flights from ACC to IST start from 00:15 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
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 sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this carrier.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ACC and IST:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, $453 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $685. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from ACC to IST, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ACC to IST.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
70.37% of flights leaving from Kotoka International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Accra to Kotoka International Airport is approximately 6 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ACC? If you're catching an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're getting in on a late Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometers from the center of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
Book your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ACC to IST in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometers away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favorite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.