Travelling from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Entebbe Airport (EBB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
Entebbe's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Entebbe one hour ahead of Johannesburg.
Every week, there are seven Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, select the 12:50 Uganda Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:45 with Uganda Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your JNB to EBB flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Uganda Airlines has direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Entebbe — and maybe even more of Uganda if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Uganda Airlines on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JNB and EBB include:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
Currently, R 3,629 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,692. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from JNB to EBB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JNB to EBB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
75% of flights taking off from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Entebbe Airport (EBB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EBB instead:
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Entebbe Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Entebbe in March.
The warmest month in Entebbe is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Entebbe Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to EBB in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Uganda
Kampala is just one of the many places in Uganda waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Entebbe. Around 32 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda National Museum and Budongo Forest.
Around 306 kilometres north of Entebbe, Gulu is another essential stop in Uganda. Start your sightseeing at St Josephs Catholic Cathedral, Art Factory GULU and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.