Uganda Airlines will introduce daily flights between Kigali and Entebbe on 18 November 2026, adding a direct connection between Rwanda and Uganda and access to onward destinations through its Entebbe hub.
The service will connect Kigali International Airport with Entebbe International Airport. Uganda Airlines has announced the route as part of its regional network expansion.
The airline presented the service to travel agents, tour operators and tourism representatives at Kigali Serena Hotel on 12 November.
Uganda Airlines organised the engagement with the Uganda High Commission in Rwanda and the Uganda Tourism Board to discuss cooperation with Rwanda’s travel industry.
International connections through Entebbe
Passengers departing from Kigali will be able to travel through Entebbe to destinations within Uganda Airlines’ regional and international network.
The airline lists London, Dubai, Mumbai, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam among its destinations. Its network also includes Accra, Abuja, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, Kinshasa, Lusaka and Harare.
Counsellor Bulwaka highlights bilateral ties
Uganda High Commission Counsellor Michael Bulwaka said the new service would build on the family, cultural and economic relationships linking Rwanda and Uganda.
Counsellor Bulwaka highlighted opportunities for cooperation in trade, tourism, investment and education. He also encouraged Rwandan travel businesses to work with the airline to develop their services and reach additional customers.
Airline says service will complement RwandAir
Uganda Airlines Acting Chief Commercial Officer Shakila Rahim Lamar said the carrier intended to complement RwandAir’s services and improve regional connectivity.
Acting Chief Commercial Officer Lamar said the airline’s entry into Kigali aimed to expand travel choices and support movement within the East African Community. She also outlined plans to add aircraft to the airline’s fleet and increase capacity for further routes.
Tourism operators explore joint packages
Rwanda Tour and Travel Association Chairperson Nadia Keza welcomed the new service and the opportunity to strengthen cooperation with Uganda’s tourism industry.
Chairperson Keza said Rwandan operators could work with Ugandan companies to develop joint travel packages and reach additional markets.
The Kigali engagement brought tourism businesses together with airline and government representatives ahead of the scheduled launch.
