Kotoka International Airport guide
Updated 2026-08-28Accra 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.
Services at Kotoka International Airport
5 of 6 available- 1optionParkingGhana Airports Company Limited (GACL)View parking guide
- 10optionsCar RentalsAvis Ghana, St Michael Rent A Car, Europcar and 7 moreView car rentals guide
- 9optionsHotelsBest Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel, Accra Marriott Hotel, Palms by Eagles Airport City and 6 moreView hotels guide
- 3optionsLoungesAviance Ghana, Menzies Aviation, MicrocellView lounges guide
- None listed yetShuttles
- 1routePublic TransportMetro Mass Transit LimitedView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers3.6M3,600,000 in 2025
- Services24listed across 5 of 6 types
- Movements47K47,262 flights a year
- Local timeAccra time
- IATAACCICAO DGAA
- Opened1958
- Runways1
- Terminals2
Terminals
2 terminals- T2DomesticTerminal 2Africa World Airlines, Passion Air
- T3InternationalTerminal 3British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Peace
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- AccraSouth of the airport9 km
- TemaEast of the airport22 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Kotoka International Airport?
Kotoka International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ACC, ICAO: DGAA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Kotoka International Airport located?
Kotoka International Airport is located in Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. The airport coordinates are 5.6052°, -0.1668°.
What services are available at Kotoka International Airport?
Kotoka International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 10 car rental companies, 3 lounges, 9 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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