Uganda Airlines has today commenced direct flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking a major milestone in the national carrier’s international expansion strategy and reinforcing growing connectivity between Uganda and the United Kingdom. This route is in quick succession to the triple launch of Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare, which were launched in the second half of 2024, and are key points to feeding the hub in Entebbe.

The inaugural flight departed Entebbe at 09:25 AM local time on May 18, 2025, and is scheduled to arrive at Gatwick at 4:55 PM local time. The nonstop service will operate four times weekly: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with same day return departures from London. The route is operated by Uganda Airlines’ state-of-the-art Airbus A330-800neo, offering long-haul comfort, fuel efficiency, and an elevated passenger experience. Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki remarked that “This new route connects Uganda to one of the world’s busiest and most strategic aviation hubs. On the return leg, flight times are carefully synchronized to ensure smooth connections across our growing African network linking passengers from London to key destinations in East, Central, and West Africa.”
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Source: Uganda Airlines