Entebbe International Airport (IATA: EBB) is the main international airport in Uganda,
serving Kampala and the surrounding region. It connects Uganda with destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. In 2025, more than 20 international airlines serve EBB with scheduled flights to around 33 destinations in 23+ countries.
Major Airlines Operating Flights to Entebbe
Here are some key airlines with scheduled flights to and from EBB:
- Uganda Airlines (UR)
- Hub carrier based at Entebbe.
- Offers many direct flights to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
- Typical routes include:
o Nairobi (NBO), Juba (JUB), Dar es Salaam (DAR), Zanzibar (ZNZ) — short regional hops.
o Johannesburg (JNB), Lusaka (LUN), Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV) — mediumhaul African routes.
o Dubai (DXB) — Middle East (approx ~5h30m direct).
o London Gatwick (LGW) — long-haul European service (flight approx ~9h30m).
o Mumbai (BOM) — direct South Asia route.
2. Kenya Airways (KQ)
- Connects Entebbe with Nairobi (NBO) multiple times daily — key regional connection.
- Often used for onward connections across Africa or beyond.
3. Ethiopian Airlines (ET)
- Flies between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Entebbe — popular for connections to Europe, Asia, and the Americas via Addis Ababa.
4. Emirates (EK)
- Offers direct flights to Dubai (DXB) — key Middle East hub with onward connections worldwide.
5. Qatar Airways (QR)
- Operates flights between Doha (DOH) and Entebbe — another major international connection point.
6. KLM (KL)
- Direct service to Amsterdam (AMS) — connecting Uganda with Europe and onward flights to the Americas/Asia via Amsterdam.
7. Turkish Airlines (TK)
- Flies between Istanbul (IST) and Entebbe, offering connections onwards into Europe and beyond.
8. Other Carriers
- Flydubai, Flynas, RwandAir, EgyptAir, Air Tanzania, and Brussels Airlines also serve EBB with direct or one-stop flights.
Timetables & Schedules at EBB
Schedules vary by season, day of the week, and airline. Here are representative flights to Entebbe, based on aggregated public data (Dec. 2025 context):
| ROUTE | AIRLINE | FLIGHT TIME | STOPOVERS |
| London (LGW) ↔Entebbe | Uganda Airlines | 9hrs 30m direct | Weekly or multiple times weekly on set days |
| Dubai (DXB) ↔ Entebbe | Emirates / Flydubai / Uganda Airlines | 5hrs 30m direct | Daily or near-daily, depending on carrier. |
| Doha (DOH) ↔ Entebbe | Qatar Airways | Daily or nearly daily, depending on the carrier. | Typically daily service |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) ↔ Entebbe | Ethiopian Airlines | 2hrs 10m direct | Frequent daily flights |
| Amsterdam (AMS) ↔ Entebbe | KLM | Approx 10h direct | Select days weekly |
| Istanbul (IST) ↔ Entebbe | Turkish Airlines | 6–7h direct | Several flights/week |
| Lagos (LOS) ↔ Entebbe | Uganda Airlines | 4h30m direct | Varies weekly. |
| Johannesburg ↔ Entebbe | Uganda Airlines | 5–6h direct | Weekly schedule |
| Kigali (KGL) ↔ Entebbe | RwandAir / KLM / Egyptian Airlines / Turkish | 1h | Frequent connections |
Example Timetable Snippet (Real-Time Snapshot)
From flight ops data on a typical day:
- 08:35 – Turkish Airlines from Kigali arrives.
- 09:15 – Uganda Airlines from Nairobi.
- 10:15 – Flydubai from Dubai.
- 15:30 – Emirates to Dubai departs.
- 16:15 – Qatar Airways to Doha departs.
Flight Times & Stopovers
Flight durations and stopover patterns vary by carrier and routing:
Typical Flight Times
- Nairobi (NBO) – Entebbe: ~1 h15 min direct.
- Addis Ababa (ADD) – Entebbe: ~2 h 10 min direct.
- Dubai (DXB) – Entebbe: ~5 h 30 min direct.
- Doha (DOH) – Entebbe: ~5 h 18 min direct.
- London (LGW) – Entebbe: ~9–10 h direct.
- Mumbai (BOM) – Entebbe: Typically ~7h+ direct.
Stopovers
Many long-haul flights incorporate layovers at major hubs, including:
- Istanbul (IST) for flights connecting onward to the U.S. or Europe via Turkish Airlines.
- Brussels (BRU) for connections to North America.
- Doha (DOH) or Dubai (DXB) for multi-continent connections.
Domestic & Regional Services
While Entebbe is best known for international flights, there are also domestic/regional links:
- Aerolink Uganda operates flights to Kasese, Kihihi, Kisoro (tourist and local routes).
- Eagle Air serves Arua within Uganda.