{"id":2000121559,"date":"2026-08-05T11:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000121559"},"modified":"2026-08-05T13:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:27:11","slug":"uganda-airlines-to-launch-daily-entebbe-kigali-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/uganda-airlines-to-launch-daily-entebbe-kigali-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Uganda Airlines to launch daily Entebbe-Kigali flights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The national carrier said the Kigali route will begin operations on November 18, 2026, as part of a broader expansion strategy aimed at strengthening connectivity across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline announced the Kigali route alongside new flights to Accra, Ghana, which will begin on October 27, 2026, with four weekly services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda Airlines said the two new destinations will expand its route network while providing passengers with more convenient options for business, tourism and trade. The routes are also expected to strengthen Entebbe International Airport\u2019s position as a regional hub, offering onward connections to destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kigali route will link two of East Africa\u2019s fastest-growing economies, supporting travel between key commercial and tourism centres in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe launch of Accra and Kigali marks another key milestone in Uganda Airlines’ growth strategy,\u201d Uganda Airlines Acting Chief Executive Officer Ato Girma Wake said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs Africa’s connectivity continues to grow, these routes will strengthen commercial and tourism links while offering our guests greater convenience and more travel choices. We remain committed to connecting Africa and supporting regional integration through reliable and efficient air transport,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entry into the Entebbe-Kigali route is expected to increase competition on one of East Africa\u2019s frequently used regional air connections, where demand has grown due to expanding business, tourism and cross-border activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond passenger travel, Uganda Airlines said the new routes will enhance its cargo network by improving access for exporters and importers to key markets in West and East Africa. The services are expected to support the movement of fresh produce, manufactured goods and other time-sensitive cargo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The launch comes as Uganda Airlines continues efforts to expand its fleet and international reach. In June 2026, the carrier signed a $985 million agreement with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft as part of its long-term growth strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agreement, signed in the presence of President Yoweri Museveni, includes plans for the delivery of Boeing 737-8 MAX and 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from 2032.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda Airlines, which was revived in 2018 after the collapse of the original national carrier in 2001, began commercial operations in August 2019. Since then, it has expanded its network to serve 16 destinations across Africa and beyond from its hub at Entebbe International Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Girma Wake took over as acting Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines in February 2026, as the carrier charts a new path and pursues growth opportunities.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Uganda Airlines has announced plans to introduce daily direct flights connecting Entebbe and Kigali, expanding its regional network and creating a new travel option between Uganda and Rwanda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":2000121560,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[151,69],"byline":[192],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000121559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-editors-choice","tag-homehighlights","byline-wycliffe-nyamasege"],"bylines":[{"id":192,"name":"Wycliffe Nyamasege","slug":"wycliffe-nyamasege","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":131}],"contributors":[{"id":192,"name":"Wycliffe Nyamasege","slug":"wycliffe-nyamasege","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":131}],"featured_image":{"id":2000121560,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HONxJ-lWwAAvodS.jpeg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1440,"height":935,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HONxJ-lWwAAvodS.jpeg","width":1440,"height":935},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HONxJ-lWwAAvodS.jpeg","width":1440,"height":935},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HONxJ-lWwAAvodS.jpeg","width":1440,"height":935},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HONxJ-lWwAAvodS.jpeg","width":1440,"height":935},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HONxJ-lWwAAvodS.jpeg","width":1440,"height":935}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000121559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/131"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000121559"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000121559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2000121570,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000121559\/revisions\/2000121570"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000121560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000121559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2000121559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2000121559"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=2000121559"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=2000121559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}