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Entebbe International Airport

Entebbe, UG

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Entebbe International Airport

Entebbe, Uganda · Africa

Uganda’s only international gateway is a compact, single-hall airport on a Lake Victoria peninsula: the new 20,000 m² extension and a refurbished Karibuni Lounge help, but you still need an eVisa in hand, a yellow-fever card, and three hours — and there is no train.

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6.7/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.2
Ground access6.8
Reliability6.2
Lounges6.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Entebbe International Airport

Entebbe, Uganda · Africa

Uganda’s only international gateway is a compact, single-hall airport on a Lake Victoria peninsula: the new 20,000 m² extension and a refurbished Karibuni Lounge help, but you still need an eVisa in hand, a yellow-fever card, and three hours — and there is no train.

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6.7/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.2
Ground access6.8
Reliability6.2
Lounges6.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Arrive
3 h
before international flights
Typical security
25 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
35-50 min via Expressway
Uber / Bolt
Cheapest to city
Commuter matatu
$ · ~60-75 min
Lounges
2
1 rated worth it
Terminals
One connected passenger hall (original + 20,000 m² extension)

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Typical operations snapshot — editorial, not live news. File dated Sep 22, 2026.

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Immigration Departures moved into the 20,000 m² extension on 17 April 2026 — arrive at least 3 hours before departure.Uganda Airlines DXB, LGW and BOM desks close 2 hours before departure (other UR destinations 90 minutes).Peninsula is a gazetted bird sanctuary; bird-hazard activity rises around the April and October rains.

Typical delay mix from the same editorial snapshot — not a live feed. Current operations are on Overview.

Typical departure delays20 min · 22%

Typical arrival delays15 min · 18%

Typical cancellations0 min · 2%

Live operations

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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 24, 14:49 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.