Uganda Airlines Expands its African Network with New Direct Flights to Accra and Kigali
Uganda Airlines has announced the launch of scheduled direct flights to Accra, Ghana, and Kigali, Rwanda, expanding travel, trade and investment opportunities across the continent.
The introduction of the two destinations expands the airline’s route network and provides passengers with more convenient travel options for business, tourism and trade. The new services will provide passengers with more convenient travel options for business, tourism and trade while strengthening Entebbe’s position as a regional hub with seamless connections across the Airlines’ network.
Accra strengthens Uganda Airlines’ presence in West Africa, building on the success of the Lagos route. As a strategically important business, tourism and diplomatic hub. This service complements the airline’s regional growth strategy while opening more travel opportunities through its hub at Entebbe International Airport.
Kigali links two of East Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The route offers seamless travel between the region’s key commercial and tourism centers, providing convenient onward connections through Entebbe to destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Speaking on the new routes, Ato Girma Wake said: “The launch of Accra and Kigali marks another key milestone in Uganda Airlines’ growth strategy. As Africa’s connectivity continues to grow, these routes will strengthen commercial and tourism links while offering our guests greater convenience and more travel choices. We remain committed to connecting Africa and supporting regional integration through reliable and efficient air transport.”
Beyond passenger travel, the new routes will enhance Uganda Airlines’ cargo network by providing exporters and importers with more efficient access to key markets in West and East Africa. The services are expected to support the movement of fresh produce, manufactured goods and time-sensitive cargo.
This expansion reflects Uganda Airlines’ continued investment in building a connected African network that drives economic growth.
The accra route will commence on 27th October, 2026 on a 4X weekly basis while the Kigali flights will commence on 18th November 2026 on a daily basis.
