Uganda Airlines is set to launch its inaugural direct flights to the United Kingdom on Sunday, May 18, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion strategy.
The new route will connect Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport with four weekly non-stop flights, re-establishing a direct air link between Uganda and the UK after nearly a decade when British Airways stopped its direct flights between Uganda and London.
The flights will be operated using Uganda Airlines’ Airbus A330-800neo aircraft, offering a three-class configuration with 20 business class, 28 premium economy, and 210 economy seats, an expansion into the European market that is expected to bolster trade, tourism, and investment opportunities between the two nations.
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The introduction of this route signifies Uganda Airlines’ commitment to enhancing connectivity and fostering stronger ties between Uganda and the UK. It also represents the airline’s first foray into Europe, expanding its network beyond Africa and the Middle East.
Flght Schedule for the Uganda Airlines is as shown below:
UR110: Departs Entebbe at 00:05, arrives at Gatwick at 07:35 (Wednesdays and Fridays)
UR110: Departs Entebbe at 03:10, arrives Gatwick at 10:40 (Sundays)
UR110: Departs Entebbe at 09:25, arrives Gatwick at 16:55 (Tuesdays)
Other destinations that Uganda Airlines flies to are Harare and Lusaka. Nairobi, Lagos, Abuja, Juba, Mogadishu, Kinshasa, Mombasa, Bujumbura, and Dar es Salaam. Zanzibar. Kilimanjaro and Johannesburg, with direct flights to Ghana’s capital, Accra, also in the offing.
In conclusion, this direct flight will generate more revenue for the government of Uganda
Source: Daily express UgandaÂ
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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