Statistics on Edinburgh-Ghana (Accra) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ghana (Accra) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Ghana (Accra) from Edinburgh airport is $ 799 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 593 (in may) and $ 1158 (in august), which is a saving of $ 206 or a surplus of $ 359 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $651 to $705 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ghana (Accra) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Ghana (Accra) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 17254 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ghana (Accra) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 593, saving $ 206 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 799). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1158).
Flight Edinburgh-Ghana (Accra): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 662 | $ 810 | fair price |
| February | $ 588 | $ 691 | good price |
| March | $ 560 | $ 666 | good price |
| April | $ 634 | $ 801 | fair price |
| May | $ 516 | $ 593 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 555 | $ 654 | good price |
| July | $ 844 | $ 1030 | high price |
| August | $ 959 | $ 1158 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 575 | $ 754 | good price |
| October | $ 576 | $ 755 | good price |
| November | $ 602 | $ 702 | good price |
| December | $ 785 | $ 976 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Ghana (Accra)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Ghana (Accra) range from $379 to $1301. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $380 to $434), 1% at the maximum price (from $1247 to $1301). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $651 to $705 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Ghana flight
There are 10 companies that serve Edinburgh from Ghana (Accra) airport: KLM, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Air France, EasyJet, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Flybe and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 17254 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Ghana route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Ghana (Accra) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $45. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $57.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Ghana (Accra) to Edinburgh departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $46. Conversely, departing from Ghana (Accra) on a friday may cost you an additional $34.
Top prices Edinburgh-Ghana (Accra)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Accra | 01-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 675 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Accra | 03-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 684 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Accra | 05-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 663 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Accra | 04-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 678 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Accra | 08-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 640 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Edinburgh → Accra | 16-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 680 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Accra | 01-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 608 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Accra | 05-10 to 13-10-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Accra | 08-10 to 15-10-2025 | $ 677 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Accra | 13-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with KLM |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Ghana (Accra) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Ghana flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Ghana (Accra), it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 720 $, which is a saving of 79 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (85 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Ghana (Accra) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 637 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 808), 3 to 4 months ($ 719), 5 to 6 months ($ 666) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 615 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 672), 3 to 4 months ($ 650), 4 to 5 months ($ 632) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 591 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 643), 2 to 3 months ($ 599), 3 to 4 months ($ 597), 5 to 6 months ($ 593) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 799), 4 to 5 months ($ 692) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 574 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 586), 2 to 3 months ($ 585), 5 to 6 months ($ 574) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 595 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 614), 2 to 3 months ($ 606), 3 to 4 months ($ 625) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 852 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 952), 4 to 5 months ($ 1029), 5 to 6 months ($ 999), 6 to 7 months ($ 870) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 965 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1110), 4 to 5 months ($ 1034), 5 to 6 months ($ 994), 6 to 7 months ($ 1002) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 608 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 728), 2 to 3 months ($ 676), 7 to 8 months ($ 659) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 710), 2 to 3 months ($ 649), 3 to 4 months ($ 697), 4 to 5 months ($ 750) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 546 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 693), 2 to 3 months ($ 601), 3 to 4 months ($ 568) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 692 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 862), 4 to 5 months ($ 823), 5 to 6 months ($ 721), 9 to 10 months ($ 771), 10 to 11 months ($ 752) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Ghana are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $34 more.
Edinburgh to Ghana (Accra): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 962 $804 to $1161 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 704 $675 to $787 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 734 $663 to $786 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1045 $990 to $1102 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1007 $957 to $1124 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 666 $640 to $680 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 619 $606 to $677 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 906 $864 to $956 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 848 $848 to $848 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to Ghana (Accra). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!