Entebbe International Airport serves as a vital hub for both domestic and international air travel in Uganda. A diverse range of airlines, both scheduled and non-scheduled operators, contribute to the airport’s bustling activity. These airlines play a crucial role in connecting Uganda to the rest of the world, facilitating trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.
Scheduled Operators
- Uganda Airlines
- Air Tanzania
- Brussels Airlines
- Egypt Air
- Fly Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Fly Dubai
- Kenya Airways
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- RwandAir
- Air Link
- Tarco Aviation
- Turkish Airlines
- Air Arabia
- Air Kenya
Non-Scheduled Operators
- Eagle Air (U) Ltd
- Kampala Aero Club and Flight Training Centre (KAFTC)
- Bar Aviation
- Aim Air
- Air Serv (U) Ltd
- Aerolink (U) Ltd
- DHL Aviation (K) Ltd
- Grand Air Services
- Kampala Executive Aviation
- Kush Air
- Mission Aviation Fellowship
- Premier Safaris
- Samaritan’s Purse
- Transafrik
- Uganda Air Cargo Corporation
- Vine Air Ltd
- Misk Air Limited
- Uganda Aviation Academy
- Asante Aviation
- Dott Services Ltd
- Panafric Aviation Ltd
Cargo Freighters
- Kenya Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
Bilateral Air Service Agreements
Uganda has established strong aviation ties with numerous countries through Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs). These agreements facilitate the operation of airlines between the respective countries, promoting trade and tourism. Currently, Uganda has BASAs with 51 countries, including Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, China, Colombia, Djibouti, D.R. Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, Gabon, Ghana, Germany, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritius, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Swaziland (Eswatini), Switzerland, Rwanda, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, USSR (Russia), Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
The diverse range of airlines operating at Entebbe International Airport, coupled with Uganda’s extensive network of Bilateral Air Service Agreements, solidifies the country’s position as a regional aviation hub and a gateway to East Africa.
