Uganda is one of the best tourist destinations in Africa and has been recognized by several publications, including TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet. Many travelers planning a safari to Uganda naturally want to know the best way to get there.
Uganda has one major airport, Entebbe International Airport, with a second airport under construction in the city of Hoima, expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Uganda has a national carrier, Uganda Airlines, which is one option for reaching the country. Travelers can also choose from the many other airlines that fly to Entebbe International Airport daily.
Airlines Flying to Entebbe International Airport
Some of the airlines operating flights in and out of Entebbe International Airport in Uganda include Emirates, Qatar Airways, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Flydubai, RwandAir, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, American Airlines, and Turkish Airlines.
Some direct flights from Uganda serve destinations including Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Kigali, Sharjah, Juba, Brussels, Doha, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Kilimanjaro, Kinshasa, Amsterdam, Cairo, Kisumu, Bujumbura, Mogadishu, Riyadh, Mombasa, Mumbai, Lagos, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar.
Flights From Popular Countries Around the World
Travelers coming from a wide range of countries can plan connecting flights to Uganda, including from Victoria Falls, the USA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Sweden, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Poland, the Netherlands, Namibia, Mexico, Japan, Israel, Ireland, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, China, Canada, Brazil, Belgium, and Australia.
Most of these routes connect through major hubs such as Dubai, Doha, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Addis Ababa, or Nairobi, before continuing on to Entebbe International Airport, so travelers from these countries can generally expect at least one stopover along the way, depending on their airline and route.
Weather and Travel Considerations
Uganda is a safe country with generally good weather, which is why it’s possible to visit at any time of the year. That said, this shouldn’t lead anyone to take things for granted or travel carelessly.
Be mindful that even with generally favorable weather, some areas can experience flooding, while others can get extremely hot, so it’s worth checking conditions for your specific destination within the country before you travel.
