Entebbe International Airport has registered a total of 213,217 international passengers in June, with 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures, averaging 7,107 passengers per day, the second highest to be recorded in a single month after the daily average of 7,171 recorded in December 2024.
Earlier in May 2025, Entebbe International Airport recorded 97,568 arriving passengers and 100,484 departing passengers, a total of 198,052 in that month.
Vianney Luggya, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, Head of Corporate Affairs, noted that several factors continue to contribute to the growth trend. These include;
Hajj Season Travel: June marked the return of Muslim pilgrims from Mecca, with Hajj arrangements involving hundreds of travellers passing through EIA.
Enhanced Regional and International Connectivity: Uganda Airlines’ expanding route network—including direct flights between Entebbe and key international hubs such as Mumbai, Lagos, Abuja, and London Gatwick.
Tourism: Continued promotion of Uganda as a tourism destination contributed to both inbound and outbound traffic.
Conferences and International Engagements: Uganda remained a hub for high-level regional and international meetings, including ongoing preparations for CHAN and AFCON, and the African Judges Forum.
Improved Business Travel and Trade Mobility: EIA has grown in prominence as a gateway for business and trade-related travel across the East and Central African region, fueled by stable flight schedules and improved passenger services.
Growth in exports is largely attributed to the rising demand for agricultural products, including fruits, fish, fish maws, and gold, which are increasingly being shipped through EIA due to efficient processing and handling services.
On the imports side, the availability of direct cargo space on Uganda Airlines and other carriers has allowed the business community to benefit from lower transportation costs, with goods arriving faster and more affordably.
Cargo Movement – June 2025
In terms of cargo, Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 6,293 metric tonnes, comprising 4,332 metric tonnes of exports and 1,961 metric tonnes of imports.