We hope this route will add energy to the existing business and commercial relations between India and Uganda that date back more than a century – Adedayo Olawuyi
Come October 7 and Uganda Airlines will commence its India Operations with the launch of thrice-weekly direct service connecting Entebbe, located near Ugandan capital Kampala, to Mumbai. Uganda Airlines will operate on the route aboard its Airbus A330-800 neo aircraft with three-class configuration, namely, Business (20 seats), Premium Economy (28 seats) and Economy (210 seats).
The route augments Uganda Airlines services outside the African continent offering travelers convenient connections to South, West, Central and Eastern Africa. The direct service will last approximately 5 & 1/2 hours in each direction. Uganda Airlines currently operates flights to Dubai, Johannesburg, Bujumbura, Nairobi, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Juba, Kinshasa and Mogadishu. Flights to Lagos, Nigeria, are scheduled to start shortly.
“We are excited to introduce the latest addition to our network, which affirms Uganda Airlines expands travel options for our passengers. Besides convenience, we hope this route will add energy to the existing business and commercial relations between India and Uganda that date back more than a century.” said Adedayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer.
“Since 2017, I have relentlessly pursued the dream of a direct flight from Mumbai to Entebbe, believing it to be the catalyst for enhanced trade, commerce, and tourism between our two nations. I am elated to witness the realization of my vision.” Madhusudan Agrawal, Consul of Uganda.
