Uganda Airlines to fly Kigali-Entebbe daily
The national carrier launches a new route on November 18, aiming to boost regional trade and tourism.
Uganda Airlines will begin daily flights between Kigali, Rwanda, and Entebbe, Uganda, on November 18, 2026. The new service aims to enhance tourism, trade, business travel, and regional integration between the two East African nations.
Lillian Kyategwa, Uganda Airlines Country Director, stated at a Kigali trade event on November 12 that the airline intends to strengthen existing ties and facilitate the movement of people and goods. She highlighted Rwanda's growing role as a conference hub as a key opportunity for the airline.
Michael Bulwaka, Counsellor at the Uganda High Commission in Rwanda, noted that the flights will promote trade, tourism, and investment, advancing East African integration. The airline views the route as part of a larger goal to improve travel across Africa and foster economic relationships.
Why it mattersThe new daily flights between Kigali and Entebbe, starting November 18, aim to ease the movement of people and goods, promoting trade and regional integration.