Ghana : How to Get There

GHANA - How to get there;

Helpful FACTS

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

Helpful Facts
Driving: International Driving Permit recommended

Passport and Visa: Required, but NOT by the following :
(1) Holders of a Travel Certificate issued to nationals of Togo.
(2) Holders of United Nations Laissez-Passer
(3) Holders of a valid Seaman Book travelling on duty.
Passport validity : Passports must be valid for 3 months.
Visas : Required, but NOT by the followi ng:
(1) Nationals of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States ) member countries & Malaysia.
Notes: All alien visitors must hold a return ticket or letter from an employer guaranteeing repatriation.

Recommended Immunisation: diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, meningitis, polio, yellow fever, TB, tetanus, typhoid.

Compusory Vacination: Yellow fever certificate required by all.

Credit Cards: Are accepted in major hotels in Accra and Kumasi and at some travel agencies. Outside the main cities they won't get you far.

International Dialing Code: 233

International Radios: BBC KHz : (daytime) 17830, 15400, 6005, (evening) 17830, 15400, 11835

Business Hours:
Offices open from 8.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday and 18.30 to 12.00 on Saturday.
Banks open from 8.30 to 14.00 Monday to Thursday and from 8.30 to 15.00 on Friday.
Shops are open from 0800-1200 and 1400-1730 Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Friday, 0800-1300 Wednesday and Saturday.
Weekly Days Off: Sunday

Public Holidays: Boxing Day (Dec 26), Good Friday, Easter Monday ,Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha (Variables), Revolution Day (Dec 31), Independence Day (March 6), Republic Day (July 1), New Year's Day (Jan 1), May Day (May 1), Christmas Day (Dec 25)

Electricity : 220V AC 50Hz

Airlines.
Air: Several international airlines including Ghana Airways, Balkan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Aeroflot operate regular scheduled flights from major cities in North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Road: There are scheduled buses from Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire.

Best Time To Visit: June to October. Travel Around:
Air: Ghana Airways provides domestic flights between Accra and Kumasi and Tamale. Self-driven or chaffeur-driven cars can be hired from car rental companies like Avis and Hertz.

Following based on 1999 prices
Ghana: How to Get There – From Britain

Airline	Flight Days	Return Flight London-Accra-London (Off Peak Season)	Return Flight London-Accra-London (Peak Season)
		£	£
Alitalia	Fridays & Sundays	485	585
Balkan Air	Saturdays	425	435
British Airways	Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays	535	605
Ethiopian Airlines	Tuesday, Thursdays & Saturdays	635	725
Egypt Air	Tuesdays & Saturdays	585	595
Ghana Airways	Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.	513	585
KLM	Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays	515	695
Lufthansa	Wednesdays & Fridays	525	675
Swiss Air	Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays	535	665

Off Peak Season: January to June, October and November.

Peak Season: July to September and December.

Ghana: How to Get There – From Johannesburg

Airline	Flight Days	Return Flight to Accra (Off Peak Season)	Return Flight to Accra (Peak Season)
		US$	US$
South African Airlines	Wednesdays & Fridays	735	939
Ghana Airways	Wednesdays & Sundays	735	939

Off Peak Season: January to June, October and November.

Peak Season: July to September and December.

Ghana: How to Get There – From USA

Airline	Flight Days	Return Flight New York-Accra-New York (Off Peak Season)	Return Flight New York-Accra-New York (Peak Season)
		US$	US$
Air Afrique	Tuesdays & Saturdays	1005	1163
Alitalia	Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays	1150	1420
British Airways	Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays	1405	1510
Ghana Airways	Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays	1050	1300
KLM	Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.	1180	1420
Lufthansa	Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays	1310	1520
Swiss Air	Mondays, Fridays & Sundays	1265	1510

Off Peak Season: January to June, October and November.

Peak Season: July to September and December.

Local Transport

There are good roads in most parts of Ghana but roads outside the major town and cities are not always in good condition. This can make some journeys rather uncomfortable. For long distance travel, the State Transport Corporation buses offer safety, comfort and reliability. Mini buses also ply between most city and town centres. Please note that travellers are routinely stopped at police checkpoints. Mini buses and taxis are also used for short distance travel.

Self-drive and chauffeur-driven vehicles are available at reasonable rates from companies such as Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar and Pace. Taxis are readily available and fares can be bargained.

There is a rail service between Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi. The Volta Lake Transport Company operates a lake service from Akosombo to Buipe port. Lake Cruises are available on the Volta Lake. There are also scheduled internal air services to and from most domestic airports.

INTERCITY TRAVEL BY AIR

Inter-City flights in Ghana are operated by FAN Airways and Air Link. The following are the regular flight schedules and destinations.

Kumasi to Accra

Standard Fares: $50 or ¢12500 (single)

$95 or ¢237500 (return)

Flight Days	Number of Flights	Departure Times	Arrival Times
Mondays	Three	06:30 09:05 17:05	07:10 09:40 17;40
Tuesdays	Two	08:50 17:05	09:20 17:40
Wednesdays	Three	06:30 08:50 17:30	17:10 09:25 18:05
Thursdays	Two	08:50 17:05	09:25 17:40
Fridays	Three	08:30 17:10 18:15	19:05 17:45 19:00
Saturdays	Two	09:30 16:05	10:05 16:40
Sundays	One	17:00	17:35

Accra to Kumasi

Standard Fares: $50 or ¢12500 (single)

$95 or ¢237500 (return)

Flight Days	Number of Flights	Departure Times	Arrival Times
Mondays	One	16:00	16:36
Tuesdays	Three	07:45 16:00 17:00	08:20 16:45 17:40
Wednesdays	Two	07:45 16:30	08:20 17:05
Thursdays	Two	07:45 16:00	08:20 16:35
Fridays	Three	07:30 16:00 17:00	08:05 15:35 17:40
Saturdays	Two	08:30 15:00	09:05 15:35
Sundays	One	15:50	16:20

Accra to Tamale

Standard Fares: $75 or ¢187500 (single)

$140 or ¢350000 (return)

Flight Days	Number of Flights	Departure Times	Arrival Times
Mondays	Two	08:00 10:40	09:15 11:50
Tuesdays	-	-	-
Wednesdays	One	10:00	11:10
Thursdays	-	-	-
Fridays	Two	08:00 09:35	09:15 10:45
Saturdays	-	-	-
Sundays	One	11:20	11:15

Tamale to Accra

Standard Fare: $75 or ¢187500 (single)

$140 or ¢350000 (return)

Flight Days	Number of Flights	Departure Times	Arrival Times
Mondays	One	10:00	11:15
Tuesdays	One	12:35	13:45
Wednesdays	One	10:00	11:15
Thursdays	One	12:45	13:55
Fridays	One	10:00	11:15
Saturdays	-	-	-
Sundays	-	-	-

INTER CITY TRAVEL BY RAIL

These services are operated by the Ghana Railways Corporation.

Region

Frequency

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Fare in cedis

Ashanti Region

(Accra – Kumasi)

Once

20:30

07:00 (next day)

3600.00

Central Region

(Accra – Fosu)

Once

19:00

07:30 (next day)

3100.00

Notes:

Advanced reservations are recommended on some routes.

First and second class carriage available on some routes.

Overnight sleeper carriages are available on some routes.

INTERCITY TRAVEL BY ROAD

(Services operated by the State Transport Company Limited - STC)

Destination

Number of Services

Frequency

Operating Times

Fare in Cedis

Ashanti Region

(Accra – Kumasi)

12 times

daily

Hourly

05:00 – 17:00

9000.00

Central Region

Accra – Cape Coast

2 times

daily

09:00 – 15:00

4500.00

Note:

1: Air – conditioned express services available in Kumasi and Accra.

2: Return tickets attracts 10% discount.

3: Group hire attracts 10-15% discount.

4: It is possible to arrange for buses to pick passengers at appointed places.

5: Parcels and Mail services to all STC operating centres.