Lakeshore and green hills of Lake Victoria near Entebbe, Uganda

EBB Airport

UK to Entebbe

Uganda · The Pearl of Africa

Fly from London to the shores of Lake Victoria with RwandAir — the shortest connecting hop in our entire network, bags checked through, and Bwindi's mountain gorillas, the source of the Nile and chimp islands waiting at the other end.

1 Stop via Kigali (KGL)

13h 55m Fastest journey

4x Weekly Connections

£649 Fares from

Departures

Flights to Entebbe

Every RwandAir routing from London — pick the connection timing that suits you.

Best Fares

Latest Flight Tickets to Entebbe

Hand-picked deals on flights departing from the UK. Secure your seat at the lowest price today.

RW Rwandair

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheapest Flights From London Heathrow to Entebbe, Uganda

1 Stop

EBB

Entebbe

£521

per adult · incl. taxes

Economy 23kg

RW RwandAir

LGW

London Gatwick

Economy Class Flights from London Gatwick to Entebbe

1 Stop

EBB

Entebbe

£710

per adult · incl. taxes

Economy 23kg

Returning to London — same-week options

18:20 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 6h 05m · 11h 25m

15:30 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 7h 50m · 14h 15m

12:45 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 11h 40m · 17h 00m

Sample RwandAir schedules and fares shown for illustration. Every fare we quote includes all taxes, checked baggage, and our best-price promise — find it cheaper elsewhere and we match it, plus the difference.

One Check-In, All the Way

Your bags are tagged through to Entebbe at Heathrow — no re-checking in Kigali, ever.

Protected Connections

Minimum 60-minute guarantees at our hub. If a delay causes a missed link, we rebook you free.

A Hub That Feels Small

Kigali is one of Africa's easiest transits — walkable terminal, good coffee, no crowds.

One Visa, Three Countries

The East African Tourist Visa covers Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya on a single stamp — perfect for our network.

Once You Land

Discover Entebbe

Chimp islands and botanical shores, gorilla forests and the source of the Nile — the Pearl of Africa starts here.

Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary

Meet rescued chimpanzees on a forested Lake Victoria island — a short boat ride from town.

Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

Half the world's mountain gorillas live in Uganda's misty Bwindi — treks, permits and lodges arranged.

Source of the Nile — Jinja

Where the world's longest river begins — grade-5 rafting, quad trails and sunset cruises.

Murchison Falls

The Nile explodes through a 7-metre gorge — Uganda's most dramatic park, boat safaris included.

Entebbe Botanical Gardens

Colobus monkeys, weaver colonies and rainforest walks on the lake shore — minutes from your hotel.

The Rolex & Ugandan Table

Uganda's beloved street icon — egg-and-chapati roll — plus matoke, tilapia and fresh Nile perch.

Good to Know

Entebbe travel essentials

The practical details, handled before you pack.

Visa & Entry

UK citizens apply online for Uganda's e-visa before travel — or better, the East African Tourist Visa: one $100 stamp covering Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya for 90 days. A yellow fever certificate is mandatory. We'll checklist everything with you.

Best Time to Visit

June to September and December to February are the drier windows — ideal trekking trails in Bwindi and the best gorilla-permit availability when booked early.

Money & Payments

Ugandan Shilling (UGX) — cash-first for markets and boda rides; bring clean USD notes for permits and park fees. Cards and mobile money work in cities and lodges.

Language

English and Swahili are both official — and English is the language of business, signage and national parks. Effortless for UK travellers.

Time Zone

EAT (GMT+3) — 3 hours ahead of the UK, one ahead of Kigali. Your 12:25 landing is mid-morning on your body clock — the whole afternoon ahead.

EBB → Town & Kampala

Entebbe International sits right in town — just 5km from the lakeshore hotels, 10–15 minutes. Kampala is 40km north, about an hour. We arrange trusted transfers for both.

Questions

Entebbe trip FAQs

Not currently — RwandAir connects through its Kigali hub, and with just a 1h 05m second leg it's the shortest connecting hop in our entire network, at 13h 55m fastest. Bags are checked all the way through to EBB and the Kigali connection is guaranteed on a single ticket.

Both: UK passport holders apply online for Uganda's e-visa — or the smarter option, the East African Tourist Visa: one $100 stamp valid 90 days across Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya, ideal if you're touring our network. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory on arrival; get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure. Our team walks you through the full entry checklist so nothing surprises you at check-in.

Great question — we fly to both gateways. For Uganda's Bwindi from the Ugandan side, Entebbe is the classic route (an 8–10 hour road journey or a domestic hop to Kihihi/Kisoro). For Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, Kigali wins — just 2.5–4 hours by road. Many gorilla fans now fly into one and out of the other; we build those open-jaw itineraries with protected connections and the East African Tourist Visa covers the border crossings.

On a through-ticketed RwandAir booking you're protected: the airline rebooks you on the next available Entebbe flight at no cost. Both legs are the same carrier, your bags are transferred for you, and our 24/7 team monitors the connection in real time.

Economy includes 23kg checked plus 7kg cabin on every leg, with the checked bag tagged straight through to EBB. Extra allowance — popular for family visits, NGO and mission travel — can be pre-booked through us at better rates than airport prices.

Yes — Entebbe lakeside hotels, Kampala stays, Bwindi gorilla permits and lodges, Jinja rafting days and Murchison Falls safaris with vetted local partners can all be added to your booking. For the overnight Kigali connection, we can also arrange a transit hotel with shuttle so you rest between flights.