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Flights from Colombo to Accra

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Accra. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 14h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 25m
CMBACCDXB

Colombo to Accra at a glance

Fastest journey14h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Accra

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMB Dubai (DXB) ACC
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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2
CMB Doha (DOH) ACC
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 25m
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3
CMB Istanbul (IST) ACC
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,837 km5,488 miles
Journey time
14h 25mestimate
Time difference
-5.5hAccra vs Colombo
Currency in Accra
USD
Airports
CMB → ACC

Flights from Colombo to Accra: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Accra?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Accra?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,837 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Accra?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Accra?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Accra: Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Accra?
Accra is 5.5 hours behind Colombo.

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