Cheap flights from Accra to Istanbul from £489

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Mon, Aug 31
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£489
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2 stops
Fri, Sep 4
Accra ACCIstanbul SAW

£501
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Thu, Sep 3
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£511
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1 stop
Wed, Sep 2
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£513
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1 stop
Sat, Sep 5
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£540
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Fri, Sep 4
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£540
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Fri, Sep 4 – Tue, Sep 8
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£806
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Fri, Sep 4 – Tue, Sep 8
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£808
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1 stop
Fri, Sep 4 – Tue, Sep 8
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£845
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Fri, Sep 4 – Tue, Sep 8
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£848
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Mon, Aug 31 – Fri, Sep 4
Accra ACCIstanbul IST

£958
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Accra ACCIstanbul IST

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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Kotoka International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4900 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Accra to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
1212112
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
12121---2
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
1212112
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
12121------
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1.4 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Accra to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C6°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September24°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C7°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
302
days per year
Snow days
3
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
22 Aug
29°C22°C
29 Aug
31°C23°C
Sunday
23 Aug
30°C22°C
30 Aug
30°C25°C
Monday
24 Aug
31°C23°C
31 Aug
30°C23°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
29°C23°C
1 Sep
31°C23°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
30°C22°C
2 Sep
34°C24°C
Thursday
27 Aug
30°C23°C
3 Sep
32°C24°C
Friday
28 Aug
30°C22°C
4 Sep
27°C23°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Accra and Istanbul is 4900 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Pegasus, Royal Air Maroc, Egyptair, and Turkish Airlines. Accra and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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