Flying from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the two main airports in Nairobi.
Book a direct Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Nairobi and Entebbe (where Entebbe International Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is the most popular route. There are 49 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Uganda Airlines at 10:10pm. Opt for the first NBO to EBB departure with Kenya Airways at 1:35am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Nairobi to EBB.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) leave from this terminal.
When taking off from NBO, you can take a direct flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport with Kenya Airways.
Kenya Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from NBO to EBB.
With 72.73% of its services arriving as planned, Kenya Airways is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Nairobi to NBO takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Nairobi to EBB flight? Kick back in a hotel near Wilson Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
About Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Consider booking a hotel close to EBB if you're catching a late flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport is R 3,434. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,028. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Nairobi to EBB, book your ticket two months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Plan your visit to Entebbe in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Entebbe is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Nairobi to EBB plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport in July when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Entebbe
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Entebbe right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport:
Lake Victoria and White Sands Beach are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Entebbe must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wild Frontiers Uganda Safaris.
Explore more of Uganda
Entebbe has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Uganda you should also see. About 241 kilometres north of Entebbe, a trip to Lira will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Lango Cultural centre, Ambrosoli Gardens and Bar Ogole Church of Uganda.
Mbarara is another well-known destination in Uganda and is around 209 kilometres west of Entebbe. No journey is complete without a visit to Mbarara River Rwizi Falls, Omugabe Palace and Ntare Gardenz.