Egypt from
Accra.
From Accra, Cairo is a medium-haul flight. Plan the visa early, choose your season, and Egypt makes a rich one or two-week holiday.
Ghana to Egypt
at a glance.
| Flights | Accra (Kotoka) has flights to Cairo, non-stop or with one stop depending on the day, taking roughly 5 to 7 hours. |
|---|---|
| Time difference | Egypt is two hours ahead of Ghana, and three hours ahead during Egyptian summer time. |
| Visa | Check the requirement for Ghanaian passports with the Egyptian embassy in Accra or on the official e-Visa portal. Apply well before travel. |
| Yellow fever | Egypt asks travellers arriving from countries with yellow fever risk, which include Ghana, for a valid vaccination certificate. Carry your card. |
| Money | Cedis are not exchanged in Egypt. Bring US dollars or use an international card. |
| Best months | October to April, including Christmas and Easter. |
Visa rules depend on your passport and can change. Confirm the current requirements on the official Egypt e-Visa portal or with the Egyptian embassy before you book flights.
What to think about
before you book.
With a two or three-hour time difference and a flight of around six hours, the first evening in Cairo is best kept free. After that, Egypt is easy to enjoy at a steady pace.
The visa is the first thing to plan. Once your trip is agreed, we can provide a confirmed itinerary and hotel bookings to support your application. Book flexible or refundable flights until the visa is issued.
Popular with travellers
from Ghana.
Ancient Egypt, Open Water
Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, then three days on the Red Sea at Hurghada.
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Egypt Essentials
Six days for a first visit: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, old Cairo, then two full days in Luxor on both banks of the Nile.
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Nile Honeymoon, Red Sea Finish
Cairo, Aswan, a three-night Nile cruise and a dawn balloon flight over Luxor, then two nights in a quiet Red Sea hotel.
See the plan →Questions we
hear often.
Is there a direct flight from Accra to Cairo?
There are flights on the route, non-stop on some days and with a stop on others. Schedules change, so check when you book.
How far ahead should we apply for the visa?
As early as you can, and at least several weeks before travel. Check current processing times with the embassy.
Do we need a yellow fever certificate?
Egypt asks for one from travellers arriving from countries with yellow fever risk, including Ghana. Carry it with your passport.
What is the best length of trip?
Eight to ten days gives you Cairo, a Nile cruise and the Red Sea without rushing.
Tell us when
you can travel.
We will plan the first and last days around flights from Ghana and send a full quote for the Egypt part of your trip.