UGANDA AIRLINES ANNOUNCES ITS SERVICE TO LONDON GATWICK.

Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer for Uganda Airlines (C) launching the Uganda to London Flights on Thursday March 20th, 2025 at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Uganda.

Kampala, Uganda, March 20th 2025: Uganda Airlines is pleased to announce a landmark expansion into the European market with the launch of scheduled flights to London Gatwick. Commencing on 18th May 2025, the national carrier will operate four weekly nonstop flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s five-year history.

This new route represents Uganda Airlines' first foray into Europe and re-establishes a direct air link between Entebbe and the United Kingdom after nearly a decade. The introduction of this service underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and fostering stronger ties between Uganda and the UK.

The Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki, said the direct flights will provide unparalleled convenience for travelers, catering to the growing demand for seamless travel between the two nations. Uganda and the United Kingdom share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties, and this new route is expected to bolster trade, tourism, and investment opportunities.

Industry reports have consistently identified Entebbe as one of Africa’s most underserved markets for London, making Uganda Airlines’ entry a highly anticipated development.

Uganda, renowned as "The Pearl of Africa," is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, vibrant cultures, and unique tourism offerings. The UK has long been a key source market for visitors to Uganda, and this direct connection is poised to enhance the travel experience, making it easier for British tourists to explore the country’s natural wonders.

The flights will be operated using the state-of-the-art Airbus A330-800neo, ensuring a world-class onboard experience for our guests. The schedule has been carefully designed to enhance convenience for travelers, with seamless connections available via Uganda Airlines’ hub in Entebbe to its extensive African network. Key destinations include Harare, Lusaka, Nairobi, Lagos, Abuja, Juba, Mogadishu, Kinshasa, Mombasa, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, Johannesburg, and the upcoming Accra route.

Mr. Adedayo Olwawuyi, the Chief Commercial Officer Uganda Airlines speaking during the launch of the Uganda to London Flights at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.

Research shows that destination traffic between Uganda and London stands at about 90,000 passengers. “The launch of a direct new route to London will shorten the journey from 16 hours to just 9 hours and we are sure that it will enhance our trade, education, and tourism opportunities,” said Mr. Adedayo Olwawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer Uganda Airlines.

According to the Annual Performance Report for Financial Year 2023/24 by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, the United Kingdom served Uganda's third overseas Tourism Source market with a recorded 11,069 tourist arrivals contributing 8.8% of the total visitor arrivals to Uganda.

The four (4) times weekly will be night flights except for the Sunday flight that has been scheduled in the Morning. The Airline will operate the route on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.