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✈️ Cheap flights to Uganda
Compare fares to Uganda from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Entebbe Intl (EBB). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Uganda
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBB | Entebbe Intl | Entebbe | Main |
| KHX | Savannah Airstrip | Kihihi | Regional |
| RUA | Arua | Arua | Regional |
| ULU | Gulu | Gulu | Regional |
| SRT | Soroti | Soroti | Regional |
Entebbe International Airport, near Kampala, is the main international gateway. Land borders connect with Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania, with frequent buses from Nairobi and Kigali.
📅 Best time to fly to Uganda
Best: June to September and December to February – the drier seasons, ideal for gorilla trekking and game viewing.
Cheaper shoulder season: March and November – some rain, but lush scenery, good birding and fewer visitors.
Avoid: No bad time – but April to May and October bring the heaviest rains, which can make forest trails muddy and roads slow.
Weather by month in Kampala
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⏱️ Flight times to Uganda
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Entebbe | 6,496 km | 8 h 30 min | |
| New York → Entebbe | 11,365 km | 14 h 20 min | |
| Los Angeles → Entebbe | 15,166 km | 18 h 55 min* | |
| Chicago → Entebbe | 12,456 km | 15 h 40 min | |
| Miami → Entebbe | 12,269 km | 15 h 25 min | |
| San Francisco → Entebbe | 15,095 km | 18 h 50 min* | |
| Toronto → Entebbe | 11,757 km | 14 h 50 min | |
| Paris → Entebbe | 6,148 km | 8 h 05 min | |
| Frankfurt → Entebbe | 6,003 km | 7 h 55 min | |
| Dubai → Entebbe | 3,731 km | 5 h 10 min | |
| Delhi → Entebbe | 5,705 km | 7 h 30 min | |
| Mumbai → Entebbe | 4,890 km | 6 h 35 min | |
| Singapore → Entebbe | 7,956 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Sydney → Entebbe | 12,624 km | 15 h 55 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Uganda
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – A UNESCO-listed rainforest that is home to a large share of the world's mountain gorillas.
- Murchison Falls National Park – Uganda's largest park, with classic savannah wildlife and the dramatic Murchison Falls.
- Queen Elizabeth National Park – Crater lakes, the Kazinga Channel and Ishasha's tree-climbing lions in a scenic setting.
- Kibale National Park – The best place in East Africa for chimpanzee tracking, with many other primates.
- Jinja – The source of the Nile and Uganda's adventure capital for rafting, kayaking and bungee jumping.
- Lake Bunyonyi – A peaceful, island-dotted lake perfect for relaxing after gorilla trekking.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights hackSet price alerts, then wait
Turn on fare alerts for your route instead of checking every day – prices move up and down, alerts catch the dips.
Flights to Uganda: questions
What is the main airport in Uganda?
The main international airport is Entebbe Intl (EBB) in Entebbe. Other airports with scheduled flights include Kihihi (KHX), Arua (RUA), Gulu (ULU).
How long is the flight from London to Uganda?
A nonstop flight from London to Entebbe covers about 6,496 km and takes around 8 h 30 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Uganda?
June to September and December to February – the drier seasons, ideal for gorilla trekking and game viewing.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Uganda?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March and November – some rain, but lush scenery, good birding and fewer visitors.
Do I need a visa to fly to Uganda?
It depends on your passport. See our Uganda visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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