Uganda, located in East Africa, has a growing aviation industry that supports both domestic and international travel. The country is served by several airlines, including its national carrier and various regional and charter operators. Here’s a look at the different airlines in Uganda:
🇺🇬 1. Uganda Airlines (National Carrier)
- Status: Active
- Founded: Revived in 2018 (original airline was founded in 1976)
- Headquarters: Entebbe International Airport
- Operations: Regional and international flights (e.g., Nairobi, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mumbai, Lagos)
- Fleet: Bombardier CRJ900, Airbus A330-800neo
- Key Features: Government-owned, offers both economy and business class, flagship carrier for Uganda.
2. Eagle Air Uganda
- Status: Active
- Headquarters: Entebbe
- Operations: Domestic and regional charter flights (e.g., to Arua, Gulu, Kidepo, and South Sudan)
- Services: Charter flights, scheduled domestic flights, cargo
- Ideal For: NGOs, tourists, and businesses traveling to remote areas.
3. BAR Aviation
- Status: Active
- Headquarters: Kajjansi Airfield
- Operations: Charter and scheduled flights, including tourism flights to national parks
- Fleet: Small aircraft for domestic and regional flights
- Services: Scenic flights, medical evacuation, pilot training
- Popular Routes: Entebbe to Kisoro, Kidepo, and Bwindi (for gorilla trekking)
4. Aerolink Uganda
- Status: Active
- Base: Entebbe International Airport
- Operations: Domestic scheduled flights focused on tourism
- Destinations: Bwindi, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Target Audience: Tourists and safari-goers
5. Air Serv Limited (Air Serv Uganda)
- Status: Active (NGO-affiliated)
- Base: Entebbe International Airport
- Operations: Humanitarian and relief support flights
- Fleet: Small aircraft
- Focus: Serving hard-to-reach communities, especially for medical and relief operations.
6. Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA)
- Status: Active
- Base: Kajjansi Airfield
- Services: Private charters, executive flights, pilot training
- Clientele: Corporate travelers, VIPs, and medical evacuations
7. Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF Uganda)
- Status: Active (Faith-based NGO)
- Operations: Flights to remote mission locations in Uganda and neighboring countries
- Use: Often used by missionaries, NGOs, and aid workers
