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All About Accra & Ghana




From the U.K to Accra, Ghana

Ghana Embassy Highgate,London N6

Ghana international


Flights to Ghana

As good as any way to get to Ghana USED to be by flying with with Ghana International Airline from Gatwick South terminal direct to Kotoka airport in Accra.

The volcano has had it affect on various airlines,both European and long haul and Ghana International is no exception. The airline is now up the creek without a paddle.Communication with them to find out the state of play has been none existent, but some sources say they are not operating due to financial problems,exacerbated by withdrwal of support from te Ghana Government.

Gossip on the grape vine is that Ministers in the previous Government did a deal that the present Government is not happy to maintain with hard cash.

Whatever the truth the next best option from the U.K is probably to fly with Virgin, who previously used to fly to GHana on route to Nigeria, but now fly direct from Heathrow to Kotoka Airport Accra

The editor is flying back from London to Accra August, the return ticket price was £499 for an adult. i have never flown with Virgin so it should be a new experience,and will be able to report feedback.

Lets hope the inflight services are better than Ghana Internation who had the reputation of "Tro Tro in the sky " (Tro Tros being those local VW size economic buses)

Travel Directory

Information and links on flights for Ghana can be obtained from the travel directory at 2travelling.com, click on the image above

The last agent the editor used is:

Visa Application

To get a Visa you can download the application form from the application form Ghana High Commission web site and also read about general entry requirements, although the last time I tried to do this the web site was infected with viruses. Alternatively go down to 104 Highgate Hill, London N6 and pick one up from there

If you're clever you can go down to the Ghana High Commission with your British Passport, passport size photographs & start filling in the form in the queue before you are seen at the cubicle.

Sign in the attendance book & grab a numbered ticket from the supermarket delicatessen type ticket dispense machines( there are three colors depending on what your there for- ask which one you need to take to be sure ). An officer in a cubicle will call your number normally in about 45 minutes from when you took the ticket.

Visas are issued for single or multiple entries. Mine cost me £60 for multiple entry endorsed for one year. They have obviously been around Londoner's far to long since they only like cash! So make sure you take at least £60 per person with you.

Travel Insurance

Directline does a Travel Insurance Policy that covers all family members for :

The policy covers most of the world, for you to travel at any time , for a whole year for a premium of £77 for two adults and one child. Check with Direct line for prices on 0845 246 0489.The editor had the unfortunate experience of testing out the policy when my daughter became ill in Accra and spent several days in Korle Bu Hospital. All went fine and my daughter made a complete recovery. The medicine payment receipts were sent to direct line and they paid without any quibble, so I can only recommend them.

Vaccination Requirements

Technically you can be refused entry if you don't have proof of Yellow fever Inoculation via an International Certificate of Vaccination, so you will want to have this & Hepatitis A inoculations before you go. My doctor couldn't do this but your G.P can point you to a clinic that can.

Alternatively Nomad travel center in Turnpike Lane can have this arranged to be done"in store".

Useful vaccine information can be found at:
sanofi Pasteur msd






Vaccinations usually advised for Ghana

Diphtheria - spread through close respiratory contact.

Hepatitis A - a fecal/oral infection spread through contaminated food and water. It is very common in crowded conditions where hygiene is poor.

Poliomyelitis - spread mainly through food and water contaminated with feces.

Tetanus - contracted through dirty cuts and scratches.

Typhoid - a systemic infection transmitted via the fecal/oral route, most commonly through ingestion of contaminated food and water. The risk is greater in areas where access to safe drinking water may be limited or food and water hygiene may be poor.

Yellow fever - spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Risk to travelers is highest in rural and jungle areas where the specific monkey host is found. Risk is lower in-cities where outbreaks rarely occur. A vaccination certificate is technically required in order to enter Ghana