Accra International Airport sits 8.5 km north of Accra city centre, making it one of West Africa's most centrally positioned major airports. It serves as Ghana's primary international gateway, handling over 3.6 million passengers in 2025. The airport operates on a single runway (03/21) stretching 3,403 metres.
Terminal 3, which opened in September 2018, handles all regional and international traffic and has capacity to process 1,250 passengers per hour. It features six boarding bridges, three business lounges, and a commercial retail area. Terminal 2 serves domestic routes and is undergoing expansion to relieve congestion during peak periods.
The airport is operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited and won Airports Council International's Best Airport in Africa (2-5 million passengers) award in 2019, 2020, and 2021. It was officially renamed from Kotoka International Airport back to Accra International Airport in February 2026.
🅿️ Parking
1 option- Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL)
For full details, see our complete Kotoka International Airport parking guide.
🚗 Car Rentals
10 options- Avis Ghana
- St Michael Rent A Car
- Europcar
- Ultimate Car Rentals Ghana
- Alabaster Car Rentals and Tours Ltd
- Ghana Car Rentals
- First Star Car Rentals (Ghana)
- ROA Executive Car Rentals
- TSGDRIVE (Car Rental)
- Puresight Car Rental Services Limited
For full details, see our complete Kotoka International Airport car rentals guide.
🛋️ Lounges
3 options- Aviance Ghana
- Menzies Aviation
- Microcell
For full details, see our complete Kotoka International Airport lounges guide.
🏨 Hotels
12 options- Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel
- Accra Marriott Hotel
- Palms by Eagles Airport City
- Airport View Hotel
- ibis Styles Accra Airport
- Lancaster Accra Hotel
- The African Regent Hotel
- Airside Hotel
- Oak Plaza Hotel
- Labadi Beach Hotel
- Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
- Four Points by Sheraton
For full details, see our complete Kotoka International Airport hotels guide.
🚇 Public Transport
1 optionFind 1 public transport option at Kotoka International Airport.
For full details, see our complete Kotoka International Airport public transport guide.
🛫 Terminals
2 terminals- Terminal 2Domestic
Africa World Airlines, Passion Air
- Terminal 3International
British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Peace
🏙️ Nearby cities
2 cities- Accra8.5 km south
- Tema22 km east
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