Travelling from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Accra.
Flights from ACC to IAD start from 22:45 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 23:45 with United Airlines. In total, there are five weekly Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ACC to IAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to discovering Washington DC (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ACC to IAD flights. A dependable 86.67% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ACC and IAD:
Lome Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
£461 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from £563. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from ACC to IAD, reserve your trip five months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Of the flights that depart from Kotoka International Airport, 70.37% land on time at their destination.
To get to Kotoka International Airport from central Accra, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near ACC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Pick up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 35 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Washington DC in January.
Book your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ACC to IAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 200 miles north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 120 miles north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.