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Entebbe International is located about 40 km from Central Kampala, but there is no public transport available from the airport to the city centre therefore, airport taxi service and car hire are the most convenient options. Taxis are identified by yellow ‘Airport Taxi’ labels and prices should be negotiated before you set off for Kampala. 4X4 Car Hire Entebbe Airport Uganda, Special Car4Hire&Tourism Uganda, and Stemar Car Hire & Tours are three car hire companies at the airport where you can get a vehicle and drive to the city. Airport Transfer Company Uganda, hotel shuttle transfer services and rideshare services like SafeBoda and Uber are additional options to Central Kampala.

If you’re looking to visit other cities in Uganda or elsewhere in the region after landing at Entebbe International, you should know that Aerolink Uganda and Eagle Air offer charter flights to Kisoro, Mweya and Semliki. Uganda Airlines also provides international links to Mombasa, Mogadishu and Zanzibar.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Entebbe flights:

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Entebbe. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Emirates
• Uganda Airlines

Flights from Dubai to Entebbe usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Entebbe (EBB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Uganda Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Entebbe:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,660 return via Kigali Intl (KGL), compared with AED 1,986 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 24–AED 230 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Entebbe most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 4% on the Dubai to Entebbe route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,913 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at AED 1,979, a difference of AED 66. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Entebbe route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Entebbe flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Entebbe:

• Earliest: departs at 05:35 and lands at 11:08
• Latest: departs at 13:55 and lands at 19:28.

The flight takes about 5h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of AED 1,961. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Entebbe takes 5h 33m, covering 6,001 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,260 to AED 6,946. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Entebbe are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 980, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

flydubai is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Emirates has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Entebbe flights are:

• flydubai: 88% on time
• Emirates: 80% on time
• Uganda Airlines: 47% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 06m, compared to 9h 19m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 9h 39m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Entebbe is 1 hour behind Dubai (Eastern Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Dubai to Entebbe range from AED 1,749 to AED 2,105, with an average of AED 1,961 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,749 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Entebbe flights:

• • flydubai
• • Emirates