Uganda Airlines Starts Entebbe-Accra Flights via Lagos: What to Know

The short answer: From Tuesday 27 October 2026, Uganda Airlines flies between Entebbe (EBB) and Accra (ACC) four times a week. The flights are not non-stop: they call at Lagos, Nigeria, on the way. The airline's next new route, a daily Entebbe to Kigali service, starts on 18 November 2026.

Uganda Airlines announced both routes on its official LinkedIn page: Accra "starting 27th October 2026, 4x weekly" and Kigali "starting 18th November 2026, daily flights", with tickets on ugandairlines.com.

Staying a night in Accra or Lagos?

How the new route works

The Accra flights extend Uganda Airlines' existing Lagos service, which New Vision reports runs five times a week. The airline will fly into Kotoka International Airport in Accra using a Boeing 737-800 wet-leased from Ethiopian Airlines, meaning the aircraft comes with its crew. NewsGhana and Nilepost also report the Lagos stop and the leased jet. Uganda Airlines already serves Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria.

Because the route is one-stop, the trip takes longer than a non-stop would. Ask the airline what happens during the Lagos stop and what documents you need for it, especially if you are not a Nigerian national.

Why Uganda Airlines is adding Accra

The airline is building Entebbe into a connecting hub. Acting chief executive Girma Wake told New Vision in August that the schedule was being rebuilt: "We are changing the schedule completely as of October 1, so that all flights come into Entebbe at the same time and distribute traffic within Africa." He said long-haul flights would feed African connections, and African arrivals would feed the London, Mumbai and Dubai departures.

For travelers, that means the Accra route is designed to connect onward through Entebbe as well as to link Ghana and Uganda directly.

What this means for travelers

• Another option between West and East Africa. Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines already serve Accra; Uganda Airlines now adds a one-stop link to Entebbe.
• Confirm times with the airline. Schedules can shift around a launch, so check departure times and the Lagos stop on ugandairlines.com before you plan a connection.
• Leave room for delays on separate tickets. If you connect at Entebbe onto a flight booked separately, allow a generous gap. Our flight delay and compensation guide explains what you can ask for when things go wrong.
• Know your airports. See our guides to Accra Kotoka Airport, Entebbe Airport and Lagos, plus lounges at Accra and Entebbe. Going on to Rwanda later? Start with our Kigali guide.
• Cover the trip. Compare travel insurance for Uganda before you fly.

Questions travelers ask

When do Uganda Airlines' Accra flights start? On 27 October 2026, four times a week, according to Uganda Airlines.

Is the Entebbe to Accra flight non-stop? No. The flights stop in Lagos, Nigeria, between Entebbe and Accra, as New Vision, NewsGhana and Nilepost report.

What aircraft does Uganda Airlines use to Accra? A Boeing 737-800 wet-leased from Ethiopian Airlines, according to New Vision and NewsGhana.

When does Uganda Airlines start flying to Kigali? Daily Entebbe to Kigali flights start on 18 November 2026, according to Uganda Airlines.

Can I book Uganda Airlines flights through Aurum? No. Aurum does not sell flights. Book on the airline's own website or with a travel agent, and use our guides to plan the airports and the stay.

Sources checked on 27 October 2026: Uganda Airlines, New Vision, NewsGhana and Nilepost (linked above).