Accra Airport Transfers (ACC)
Accra International Airport (ACC), widely known as Kotoka International Airport or Accra Airport, is Ghana’s principal air gateway. Book a private airport transfer to hotels, homes and destinations across Accra and beyond.
Accra Airport Transfer at a Glance
How to Get from Accra Airport
The main ways to travel from Accra International Airport are a pre-booked private transfer, official airport taxi, hiring car, ride-hailing service, hotel shuttle or rental car. Terminal 3 serves international passengers and Terminal 2 domestic passengers. There is no passenger rail or metro station at the terminal, so most journeys begin by road.
Accra Airport Transfer Guide
A pre-booked transfer from Accra Airport provides a planned road journey to the address entered during booking. AirportTransferNow offers private airport transfer booking from ACC, subject to route, date, vehicle and booking availability.
Enter the complete hotel, residence or business address, including the district. Accra’s Airport City, Osu, Cantonments, East Legon and central districts require different journeys, while Tema and destinations outside Accra involve longer road travel.
Provide the correct flight number and terminal. International passengers normally arrive through Terminal 3 and domestic passengers through Terminal 2, but the airline’s current information should guide the booking. If connecting between separate flights, allow for immigration, baggage collection and movement between terminals.
Airport taxis and hiring cars provide on-arrival alternatives, while ride-hailing and hotel shuttles may also be available. A pre-booked transfer can be useful when the traveler wants the vehicle category, destination and pickup workflow settled before landing, particularly for families, groups, substantial luggage or an unfamiliar onward journey.
Pickup at Accra Airport
After landing, follow the signs for arrivals, complete immigration when arriving internationally, collect baggage and pass through customs. Confirm whether the flight arrived at Terminal 3 for an international journey or Terminal 2 for a domestic journey.
Your AirportTransferNow booking confirmation provides the exact pickup instructions, meeting-point details and relevant contact information for the selected transfer. Follow those directions rather than assuming that a taxi booth, car park or a particular terminal exit is the meeting point.
Ghana Airports Company places customer-service personnel in the arrival halls of Terminals 2 and 3. They can help with airport orientation, but the transfer procedure remains the one stated in the booking confirmation.
Keep the confirmation accessible after landing and use its contact details if the terminal changes or the meeting location is unclear.
Taxi from Accra Airport
Ghana Airports Company lists metered airport taxis operated by Labour Enterprise Trust and public pool taxis at Car Park 5. Hiring cars and taxi booths are located outside the arrivals hall, with hiring-car services associated with Car Park 2.
The official transport page distinguishes between metered taxis and public pool taxis whose charges are not predetermined. Because fares and operating arrangements can change, exact figures are not reproduced here. Confirm the destination, charging method, fare and payment method before boarding.
Use the designated airport service rather than accepting an unsolicited offer. Give the driver the complete address and district, since “Accra” alone does not define the length or direction of the journey.
Airport taxis are separate from AirportTransferNow bookings. If you have a pre-booked transfer, follow the pickup instructions in your confirmation instead of going directly to a taxi rank.
Public Transport from Accra Airport
No passenger railway or urban metro station serves the airport terminals. Travelers using rail or other city transport must first make a road connection away from the airport.
Hotel shuttle services may connect participating accommodation with the airport, but they are property-specific rather than a universal public service. Confirm eligibility, reservation requirements and collection details directly with the hotel.
A third-party airport guide describes a public-network stop on Liberation Road near Terminal 2, but no sufficiently current official operator source was found to confirm a dependable airport bus route, timetable or luggage arrangements. Specific public-bus instructions are therefore not presented as a reliable terminal option.
Travelers considering shared or local transport should check current information at an official customer-service desk and account for walking, transfers and luggage. For a direct airport-to-address journey, use a confirmed private transfer, official taxi, hiring car or another properly booked road service.
Private Transfer vs Taxi and Public Transport
A pre-booked private transfer provides a planned journey to the complete destination entered during booking. It may suit families, groups, travelers carrying substantial luggage and passengers continuing beyond central Accra.
An official airport taxi or hiring car offers direct road travel without a private-transfer reservation. The traveler should confirm the service, fare or charging method and payment arrangement before leaving.
Ride-hailing can provide an on-demand option when available, but pickup instructions, live pricing and vehicle supply may change. Hotel shuttles can be practical when the accommodation operates one and has confirmed the reservation.
A rental car offers flexibility for a wider Ghana itinerary, while the driver assumes responsibility for navigation, traffic and parking. There is no direct terminal rail or metro service, and dependable public-bus details were not confirmed. Compare each option by the complete door-to-door journey, luggage needs, group size and destination.
Accra Airport Transfer Prices
Private-transfer prices from Accra Airport depend on the exact destination, travel date, selected vehicle, passenger count, luggage requirements and booking availability. Travel within the airport area differs from a cross-city journey or a transfer to Tema or another region.
Official airport taxi options use different charging approaches: the airport lists both a metered service and public pool taxis with fares that are not predetermined. Ride-hailing prices can vary with demand and availability.
Exact figures are not reproduced because tariffs and live prices may change. Enter the complete journey details in the AirportTransferNow booking interface to view current transfer options and prices. For an on-arrival service, confirm the fare or charging method before boarding.
Tips for Your Accra Airport Transfer
Use the current airport name, ACC code and correct flight number when booking; older travel documents may still refer to Kotoka International Airport.
Enter the full destination address and Accra district rather than a property name alone. For travel beyond Accra, include the town or region and confirm that the route is available.
Keep the booking confirmation accessible offline so the meeting instructions and contact details remain available after arrival.
Allow suitable time for immigration, baggage reclaim and Accra road traffic. Extra planning is important for onward flights, appointments and journeys toward Tema or destinations outside the metropolitan area.
Use the official taxi or hiring-car facilities when arranging transportation after arrival, and confirm the fare or charging method before departure.
Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet service is available with AirportTransferNow transfer bookings. Follow the meeting-point instructions provided in your booking confirmation, as the exact procedure and location may vary by airport, terminal and booking.
About Accra International Airport
Accra International Airport is the main international gateway to Ghana and sits within the Accra metropolitan area. The airport was officially renamed from Kotoka International Airport in 2026, while the ACC and DGAA codes remain unchanged. Travelers may therefore still see the former name on airline, map and airport materials.
Terminal 3 handles international passenger journeys, while Terminal 2 serves domestic flights. Confirm the terminal with the airline, especially when connecting between an international and domestic service.
The airport is close to Airport City and several central Accra districts, but the metropolitan area extends well beyond the terminal. A hotel name alone may be insufficient when properties have similar names or multiple branches; retain the full address and district, whether the destination is in Airport Residential Area, Cantonments, Osu, East Legon, central Accra, Tema or elsewhere.
Ground travel is primarily road-based. Arriving passengers can use a pre-booked private transfer, an airport taxi, a hiring car, ride-hailing where available, a hotel shuttle or a rental vehicle.
Accra Airport Transfer FAQs
Helpful answers for planning your airport transfer.
How do I book a transfer from Accra International Airport?
Select Accra International Airport (ACC) as the pickup point and enter the arrival date, flight number, passenger count, luggage requirements and complete destination address. Confirm the available vehicle and retain the booking confirmation, which contains the exact pickup instructions and meeting-point details.
Where will I meet my transfer at Accra Airport?
Use the precise meeting point and procedure in your AirportTransferNow booking confirmation. International and domestic arrivals use different terminals, and the meeting location can vary by booking. Do not assume that an airport taxi booth, car park or particular exit is the correct place.
Are taxis available at Accra Airport?
Yes. Ghana Airports Company lists metered airport taxis and public pool taxis at Car Park 5, as well as hiring-car and taxi booths outside arrivals. Confirm the service, destination, fare or charging method and payment arrangement before boarding.
Which terminal should I use at Accra Airport?
Terminal 3 serves international passengers and Terminal 2 serves domestic passengers. Check the terminal supplied by the airline because travel documents and airport materials may use either Accra International Airport or the former name, Kotoka International Airport. Use the terminal stated in your booking confirmation for transfer pickup.
Is there a train or public bus from Accra Airport?
There is no passenger rail or metro station at the terminal. A dependable direct public-bus route and current timetable were not confirmed from an official operator source. Ask an airport customer-service desk for current local information, or use a confirmed road option such as a private transfer, official taxi, hiring car or hotel shuttle.