Uganda Airlines Launches Direct Flights to London Gatwick
Four weekly direct flights to London Gatwick begin May 18, 2025.
Uganda Airlines (UR) has announced its expansion into Europe, introducing scheduled direct flights to London Gatwick.
The service between Entebbe International Airport and London-Gatwick Airport will commence on May 18, 2025, with four weekly flights.
Uganda Airlines notes the re-establishment of a direct connection between Uganda and the United Kingdom after nearly a decade.
Entebbe-London Gatwick Route
The flights will be operated with the Airbus A330-800neo, featuring night flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and a morning departure on Sunday.
Uganda Airlines stated that this schedule is designed to optimise connections through Entebbe, linking passengers to destinations across its African network, including Harare, Lusaka, Nairobi, and the upcoming Accra route.
Boosting Uganda-UK Connectivity
The launch of this route underscores Uganda Airlines’ strategy to enhance connectivity and foster stronger ties between Uganda and the UK.
“The direct flights will provide unparalleled convenience for travelers and cater to the growing demand for seamless travel between the two nations,” stated Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki, the airline’s CEO.
This route is anticipated to bolster trade, tourism, and investment opportunities between Uganda, renowned as ‘The Pearl of Africa,’ and the United Kingdom, which share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties.
Bamuturaki added that industry reports have highlighted Entebbe as one of Africa’s most underserved markets for London flights, ‘making Uganda Airlines entry into this space a highly awaited development.’