Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Entebbe Airport (EBB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Entebbe Airport is 5 hours.
The timezone in Entebbe is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Cairo.
To ensure you get on your CAI to EBB flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Cairo Airport to Entebbe Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Entebbe — and maybe even more of Uganda if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is EgyptAir.
Among carriers operating CAI to EBB flights, EgyptAir has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo Airport to Entebbe Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between CAI and EBB:
Addis Ababa Airport
Sharjah Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
At the moment, £192 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £369. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CAI to EBB.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Entebbe Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CAI to EBB.
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Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo Airport, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kms (14 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Entebbe Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Entebbe Airport (EBB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EBB instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Entebbe Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
Entebbe Airport is roughly 6 kms (4 miles) from central Entebbe. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cairo Airport to Entebbe Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Entebbe in March.
Book your flight from Cairo Airport to Entebbe Airport for February if you want to explore Entebbe during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CAI to EBB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Uganda
Entebbe is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Uganda you'll want to see. Around 32 kms (20 miles) north of Entebbe, a visit to Kampala will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda National Museum and Budongo Forest.
Gulu is another sought-after destination in Uganda and is around 306 kms (190 miles) north of Entebbe. No trip is complete without dropping by St Josephs Catholic Cathedral, Art Factory GULU and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.