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ACC Kotoka International Airport
Kotoka International Airport (IATA: ACC, ICAO:DGAA) is located in the the city of Accra, Ghana. It is the primary international airport serving Accra and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+233302776171

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IATA Code

ACC

ICAO Code

DGAA

Name

Kotoka International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Ghana (GH)

City

Accra

Latitude

5.6051898

Longitude

-0.1667860

Time Zone

UTC+00:00

Phone Number

+233302776171

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Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

Kotoka International Airport is Ghana’s principal international gateway, located in Accra and approximately 10 km from the city centre according to the supplied airport reference data. It is an urban, international passenger airport with an important role in Ghana’s domestic, regional and long-haul air connectivity. Terminal 2 is designated for domestic operations, while Terminal 3 handles regional, international and long-haul services; terminal allocation and cargo acceptance arrangements should be reconfirmed for each shipment. For international freight, our service team treats the airport as an Accra gateway requiring early coordination among the airline, appointed ground handler, customs broker and consignee. Its location supports access to the commercial areas of Greater Accra, but city traffic, customs inspection and flight-dependent uplift can materially affect the final delivery plan.

Airport	Kotoka International Airport
Codes	IATA: ACC \| ICAO: DGAA
Location	Accra, Ghana
Coordinates	5.6051898, -0.1667860
Time zone	UTC+00:00
Airport role	International gateway and domestic/regional aviation hub

Key Highlights

International gateway: the airport is Ghana’s main international air entry point, making it the normal first option for air freight serving Accra and nearby commercial centres.
Terminal split: domestic and international passenger operations use different terminals; the operating terminal and cargo acceptance point must be confirmed with the airline or ground handler.
Urban access: proximity to central Accra can support local delivery, while peak-hour congestion may affect truck collection and airport transfer planning.
Regional connectivity: shipments may require direct or connecting uplift through regional and intercontinental airline networks, subject to current schedules and capacity.
Documentation-sensitive environment: customs, commodity classification, permits and consignee readiness are key controls for avoiding storage, inspection or delivery delays.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo acceptance: export and import handling is normally arranged through the airline’s appointed cargo handler. Acceptance cut-offs, warehouse reception points and screening requirements vary by carrier and must be checked before dispatch.
Import cargo handling: cargo is released only after the applicable airline, customs and consignee procedures are completed. Our service team coordinates the broker, consignee and delivery agent before arrival.
Temperature-sensitive freight: pharmaceuticals, vaccines, seafood, flowers and other perishables require advance confirmation of cool-chain handover, storage availability, packaging and flight connection conditions.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the airline’s current dangerous-goods capability, declaration quality, packing instructions, labels and handling approval. No DG booking should be tendered without written carrier confirmation.
Inspection and controlled cargo: customs examination, agricultural controls, health permits or other government inspections may apply according to the commodity. Available storage, bonded arrangements and release conditions must be confirmed case by case.

Facility capabilities, warehouse hours, handling charges and storage conditions are operationally changeable; our service team verifies them with the selected carrier and local handling parties before shipment.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional flows: freight within West Africa may move on regional services or through an intermediate African gateway, depending on the origin, commodity and available capacity.
Europe and the Middle East: shipments commonly rely on direct or connecting airline networks linking Ghana with major European, Middle Eastern and other international gateways; the actual routing is carrier- and schedule-dependent.
Asia and North America: these lanes generally require a connection unless a suitable direct service is available for the booking period. Connection risk, transfer handling and capacity should be assessed before quoting.
Transit planning: published flight time is not the same as door-to-door transit. Cut-off compliance, export customs, security screening, transfer time, import release, inspection and final-mile traffic can all change delivery timing.

Our service team provides a shipment-specific routing and estimated transit plan only after confirming the origin, cargo profile, airline schedule, connection point and destination clearance requirements. No fixed transit promise should be made before booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Accra and the Greater Accra metropolitan area are the immediate service base, with onward distribution to other Ghanaian regions arranged by road or domestic air connection where practical.
Business shipments: electronics, telecommunications equipment, machinery parts, automotive components, samples, documents and time-sensitive commercial consignments are typical air freight candidates.
Perishables: seafood, fresh produce, flowers and other temperature-sensitive goods require a verified packaging, acceptance and delivery plan rather than standard general-cargo handling.
Healthcare cargo: medicines, diagnostic materials and medical devices require correct product documentation, temperature controls where applicable, and consignee or regulatory readiness before arrival.
Project and industrial freight: oversized or heavy pieces need advance aircraft, handling-equipment, packaging and road-delivery checks; acceptance cannot be assumed from passenger-flight availability alone.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain the airline’s confirmed cargo cut-off, warehouse receiving window and documentation deadline. Delivering freight after the stated cut-off may result in roll-over or rebooking.
Export documents: prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee details, HS classification and any required permits. Commodity descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” are generally insufficient.
Special cargo declarations: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, human remains, perishables and pharmaceutical shipments require advance declaration and carrier acceptance under the applicable rules.
Import release: the consignee or appointed broker should be ready before arrival with customs entries, licences, tax or duty arrangements and any inspection documents. Customs or government examination can extend dwell time.

Shipping Tips

Book early: send dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, ready date and any special handling requirement to our service team before requesting a rate, especially during peak periods or for limited-capacity cargo.
Validate packaging: use export-grade protection, clear piece markings and accurate dimensions. For perishables and temperature-sensitive goods, define the required temperature range and maximum acceptable exposure time.
Control the paperwork: align the invoice, packing list, air waybill and customs declaration. Confirm the importer of record, tax responsibility, permits and delivery address before cargo departure.
Prepare alternatives: where uplift from the origin is constrained, our service team can compare different connection gateways, split shipments or sea-air and road-air options, subject to commodity and destination requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kotoka International Airport handle international import and export freight?

Yes, it functions as Ghana’s principal international airport. Actual cargo acceptance depends on the selected airline, its appointed handler, flight capacity, commodity restrictions and completed customs procedures.

Which terminal should be used for an international air freight shipment?

Passenger terminal information does not by itself identify the cargo warehouse or acceptance point. Terminal 3 is associated with regional, international and long-haul passenger operations in the supplied airport data, but our service team confirms the operational cargo location directly with the carrier or handler.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through the airport?

They may be accepted when the airline and handler confirm the required service, packaging, storage and transfer conditions. The shipper should provide the commodity profile, temperature range, packaging details and delivery plan before booking.

What commonly causes import delivery delays?

Typical causes include incomplete or inconsistent documents, consignee unpreparedness, missing permits, customs inspection, duty or tax issues, special-cargo approval and delays in arranging airport collection. Our service team pre-checks these points before arrival whenever information is available.

Is a direct flight always available from the origin?

No. Routing depends on the origin, airline network, operating day, aircraft capacity and commodity restrictions. Our service team compares available direct and connecting options without assuming a particular carrier, frequency or transit time.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, codes, location, coordinates, time zone, terminal role and airport description in this module are based primarily on the supplied airport reference data. Operational statements about booking, screening, customs, dangerous goods, temperature-controlled freight and special cargo are presented as conditional logistics guidance and require shipment-specific confirmation.

For independent verification of airport administration, civil aviation oversight and international air transport standards, consult:

gacl.com.gh — Ghana Airports Company Limited
gcaa.com.gh — Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
iata.org — International Air Transport Association
icao.int — International Civil Aviation Organization

Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, terminal arrangements, warehouse capability, cut-off times, charges, customs procedures and delivery conditions can change. Our service team verifies the applicable details with the airline, handler, broker and consignee before execution.