Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Entebbe Airport (EBB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
Doha and Entebbe are in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from DOH to EBB start from 09:45 — the earliest with Qatar Airways. The last departure is at 18:35 with Qatar Airways. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport flights.
Your DOH to EBB flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Qatar Airways has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Entebbe — and maybe even more of Uganda if you have time.
Qatar Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers DOH to EBB flights. A dependable 91.04% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between DOH and EBB:
Addis Ababa Airport
Sharjah Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
Right now, R 3,527 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,041. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DOH to EBB.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DOH to EBB.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart DOH arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near DOH:
Arriving at Entebbe Airport (EBB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EBB instead:
Booking your ride from Entebbe Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
Entebbe Airport to the centre of Entebbe has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Entebbe. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to Entebbe Airport for February if you'd like to go to Entebbe during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DOH to EBB sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Uganda
You've seen Entebbe, now it's time to explore more of Uganda. Journey about 32 kilometres north to Kampala to check off its leading sights. From Kidepo Valley National Park to Uganda National Museum and Budongo Forest, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Uganda, head for Gulu, about 306 kilometres north of Entebbe. St Josephs Catholic Cathedral, Art Factory GULU and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir are key reasons to visit.