Flying from London to Entebbe International Airport (EBB): What you need to know
London's main base, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from London to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Entebbe is three hours ahead of London. Entebbe International Airport is located in Entebbe, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to EBB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to EBB with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and EBB include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
LHR is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Entebbe International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether leaving from LGW works best for your plans.
From LGW, direct flights from London to EBB are offered by Uganda Airlines.
Uganda Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to EBB.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Entebbe International Airport, browse these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to EBB flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When organising your plane ticket from London to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
From central London, STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Entebbe International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Have a late flight from London to Entebbe International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near EBB and hit the lights earlier:
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Getting from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
Central Entebbe is around 6 kms (4 miles) from Entebbe International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
£249 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Entebbe International Airport. A return flight starts from £401. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from London to EBB, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Entebbe International Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from London to Entebbe International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Entebbe based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a London to EBB plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Entebbe to range from 18ºC to 27ºC.
July has temperatures of between 17ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Entebbe International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Entebbe
Start your Entebbe trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Entebbe International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Lake Victoria and White Sands Beach are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Entebbe travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Mabamba Shoebills Watching.
Explore more of Uganda
Continue your adventure by exploring more of Uganda. Lira is around 241 kms (150 miles) north of Entebbe and is full of things to keep you busy, including Lango Cultural centre.
Your trip through Uganda isn't complete without visiting Mbarara. Mbarara River Rwizi Falls and Omugabe Palace are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 209 kms (130 miles) west of Entebbe.