Ghana: Getting There
When should I arrive in and depart from the host country?
Plan your flight to arrive at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana (airport code ACC), before 9:00PM on the first day of your service program.
Plan your departure from Accra for after 6:00PM on the final day of your service program. This coordinated schedule will assist in assembling the team for transportation to the host community.
Global Volunteers official service program commences on the first Saturday of your service program with the evening meal. Any expenses that occur before the evening meal, other than airport pick-up within the window of arrival, are that of the volunteer.
Will someone meet me at the airport?
Yes, provided you send your flight itinerary to Global Volunteers at least two weeks in advance of the service program arrival date. Your team leader will meet you within the prescribed arrival window, and will be displaying a Global Volunteers logo sign in the public area outside of Customs. You will travel with your team mates to the first night's lodging in Accra.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
Please notify Global Volunteers as soon as you confirm your new arrival time so your team leader can arrange for your transportation to the hotel. If you make last-minute changes to your itinerary, or if you don't inform us of your flight plans, you must arrange your own transportation to the hotel or host community.
How late can I arrive in the host community?
Our orientation sessions are a critical component of the preparation for your assignments. If circumstances beyond your control prevent you from reaching the program on the opening day of the program, we require that you arrive no later than 9:00 AM on the following day so you can join your team for these sessions.
What should I do if I arrive before the scheduled arrival date?
If you choose to spend time in-country before the service program begins, please meet your team leader at Kotoka International Airport in Accra within the prescribed arrival window on the first day of your service program.
