Traveling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
The timezone in Accra is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Madrid.
To ensure you catch your MAD to ACC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Accra Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAD and ACC include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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London Gatwick Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights that depart Madrid Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Accra Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Accra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Accra Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Accra. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Accra Airport for March if you want to go to Accra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to ACC in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ghana
Accra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Ghana you'll want to see. About 193 kilometers north-west of Accra, a trip to Kumasi will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Ghana, head for Tamale, roughly 434 kilometers north of Accra. CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral are among the biggest draws.