Airport
Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Entebbe International Airport is Uganda's main international gateway, serving the capital Kampala and destinations across the country. Compare transfer options to Kampala, nearby Entebbe town, Lake Victoria hotels and onward safari and business locations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Entebbe International Airport
Entebbe International Airport is Uganda's principal international gateway, located on a peninsula on the shores of Lake Victoria about 40 km southwest of the capital, Kampala. Commissioned in 1951, the airport has developed into the country's main hub for scheduled international and domestic air travel.
The airport connects Uganda with destinations across East Africa, the Middle East, Europe and beyond, serving leisure and business travelers as well as visitors continuing to national parks and other parts of the country. Its passenger terminal complex handles arrivals and departures, and ongoing modernization has expanded capacity and improved facilities.
The airport is linked to Kampala and Entebbe town by road, including the Entebbe Express Highway, and is served by taxis, buses, private transfers, chauffeur services and rental cars. The drive to the city centre normally takes around 40 minutes, though traffic can extend journey times.
Facilities include restaurants, cafés, lounges, duty-free shopping, free Wi-Fi, banking and currency exchange, and a 24-hour medical centre, making the airport a practical arrival point for visitors exploring Uganda.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Entebbe International Airport handles passenger traffic through a main terminal complex with separate arrivals and departures areas, supported by a VVIP terminal for heads of state and official delegations. A newer terminal extension has added check-in counters, self-service kiosks and boarding bridges.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Entebbe International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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