The easiest way to get to the capital of Accra from any place around the globe is by plane. Accra has one internaonal airport - Kotoka International Airport - connected by over 30 direct flights, including African, Asian, North American, and European destinations.
Kotoka International Airport occupies 1610 acres (651 hectares) within Accra and is about 9 kilometres from the City Centre. The airport is accessible from the city centre via Liberaon Road. The nearest highway is N1 Accra – Tema Motorway. The airport consists of three terminals and one runway. T3 is used for internaonal air traffic, T2 for domestic and T1 for private flights. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are next to each other, and T3 is a 5-minute walk from T1/T2.
Ghana's capital is well connected by roads with the rest of the country. The N1 (Accra-Winneba Highway) is a national highway in Ghana that begins at the border with Ivory Coast at Elubo and runs through Sekondi-Takoradi, Cape Coast, Winneba, Accra, and Tema to the border with Togo at Aflao. The route runs through Ghana's Western, Central, Greater Accra and Volta regions. The route, which forms part of the Trans-African Highway network (Route 7), links the A100 road in Ivory Coast to the N2 in Togo, compleng the Dakar - Lagos route stretch. Accra is also connected by road to Burkina Faso through Kumasi, the second biggest city in Ghana.
The distance from Accra Kotoka Airport to the centre of Accra is 9 kilometres. It takes 25 minutes to get to the centre of Accra by car. It is possible to travel by public transport between the airport and the centre of Accra. However, almost all international travellers opt for a taxi or a shuttle the hotel provides. The bus station of Accra Kotoka Airport is located on the main road Liberaon Road, one kilometre from Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 (10 to 15 minutes’ walk).
In addition, you can rent a car from Hertz, Avis, and local providers.
Short trips can be made by taxi easily recognized by their bright yellow sides, taxis operate from most city centers and can also be hired for longer trips or shared with other passengers at cheaper rates. Tourists should always ask for a price up front and can even barter with bargain with multiple taxi drivers to get the best rates
Another way of getting around cities and towns is by boarding a tro tro minibus – not only less expensive than a taxi but also add adventure to a trip. Mainly operated by a driver and a conductor (who collect the fares and calls for the destination) the trotros are decorated with slogans. These minibuses are the most popular mode of transport with Ghanaians, as well as being pocket-friendly; they offer an ideal way to mix with the local people.
Other forms of transport include reliable inner-city and cross border bus services run by state owned and private bus companies
Licensed car rental services provides chauffeur-driven and self-drive cars as well as air conditioned coaches at reasonable rates. Most urban roads are paved and well maintained, but roads outside the major towns are in poor condition. Travelling at night, particularly outside cites and large towns, is not recommended.
 
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