Travelling from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB): What you need to know
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is Nairobi's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) jetting off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 15 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport flight.
Entebbe International Airport is located in Entebbe. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Nairobi.
With 46 direct flights a week between the two airports, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is the most popular route. Kenya Airways operates the earliest flight at 1:35am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from NBO to EBB is with Uganda Airlines at 10:10pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Nairobi to EBB, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Fly without interruptions from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Nonstop flights from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport with Kenya Airways. This popular airline operates services from NBO.
Kenya Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from NBO to EBB.
Kenya Airways is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
62% of flights leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport land at their destination on time.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can reach WIL from central Nairobi in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Nairobi to EBB flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport:
72% of flights departing Nairobi Wilson Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near EBB instead:
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Getting from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
Entebbe International Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Entebbe. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Right now, $170 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $513. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Nairobi to EBB, book your plane ticket two months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). August is when most people visit Entebbe. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.
Lock in a Nairobi to EBB plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Entebbe to range from 18ºC to 27ºC.
July has temperatures of between 17ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Entebbe
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Entebbe right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Nairobi to Entebbe International Airport:
Lake Victoria and White Sands Beach are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Entebbe must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mabamba Shoebills Watching.
Explore more of Uganda
Continue your adventure and see more of Uganda. Lira is around 241 kilometres north of Entebbe and has no shortage of things to keep you busy, including Lango Cultural centre.
Where to next? Head for Mbarara. It's roughly 209 kilometres west of Entebbe and is home to highlights including Mbarara River Rwizi Falls and Omugabe Palace.