Cheap flights from London to Entebbe

November is the cheapest month on this route, so if your dates are flexible, aim for late autumn. Fares climb through December and the Christmas and New Year weeks, ease off in the new year, then rise again for the summer school holidays. Midweek departures usually cost less than Friday or Sunday flights, and the early or late departures from London often undercut the convenient ones. Book a few months ahead for peak periods, while November travel often rewards a later decision. Watch school half-terms in both countries, when demand spikes.

Several carriers serve this route, and the mix shapes both the fare and the journey. You can fly direct, or connect through an intermediate hub with airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, Swiss, Kuwait Airways and Air Arabia. Uganda Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines appear across the schedule too, alongside Aer Lingus, Helvetic Airways and Accesrail on some combinations. Full-service fares usually fold in a checked bag and meals, while ticket-only fares on the leaner carriers charge for bags and seat selection separately, so compare the total rather than the headline.

Entebbe International is the airport you land at, and it serves both the town of Entebbe and the wider Kampala area. The terminal is a short drive from Entebbe's centre, while the road on to Kampala takes considerably longer, and traffic can be heavy at almost any hour, so build in slack if you have a connection or a meeting. Taxis, hotel shuttles and ride-hailing apps all meet arrivals; agree the fare before you set off, or book through an app. Landing after dark, pre-book a transfer instead of sorting one out at the kerb, and change a little money once you have your bag.

Currency

UGX

Power sockets

Type G · 240 V

Language

Swahili, English

Emergency number

112, 911, 999

Calling code

+256

Internet domain

.ug

Population of Entebbe

1.7 M (2019)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Africa/Kampala)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Pick your London airport before comparing fares, since Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City all serve this route.
• Check what a ticket-only fare includes, because a checked bag and seat choice are often added at the end.
• If you are joining two separate tickets, leave a long gap at the connecting airport in case the first leg runs late.
• Confirm passport validity and Uganda's current entry rules, including visa and health requirements, before you pay.
• Fly in November for the lowest fares, and book earlier if you need December or the summer holidays.
• Time your arrival at Entebbe to your onward plan, since a night landing makes a pre-booked transfer worth having.