Uganda Airlines will begin operating flights between Accra and Entebbe on October 27, 2026, opening a new air link between Ghana and Uganda and increasing competition on travel between West and East Africa.
The Ugandan national carrier is set to launch four weekly services connecting Kotoka International Airport in Accra with Entebbe International Airport, marking its formal entry into Ghana’s aviation market.
The new service is expected to provide additional options for business travellers, tourists, families and investors travelling between Ghana and Uganda, while giving passengers from West Africa greater access to Uganda Airlines’ wider African and international network.
Uganda Airlines Accra–Entebbe flights will operate via Lagos
Despite being promoted as a direct connection between Accra and Entebbe, the scheduled service will operate via Lagos, Nigeria.
According to published flight schedules, Uganda Airlines flight UR900 is scheduled to depart Entebbe at 10:00, arrive in Lagos at 12:30, leave Lagos at 13:30 and reach Accra at 13:55 local time.
The return service, UR901, is scheduled to depart Accra at 19:00 and arrive in Entebbe at 04:55 the following morning, with the Lagos stop included in the routing.
The distinction is important for passengers comparing journey times and connections. The service allows passengers to remain on the same aircraft, but it is not a nonstop Accra–Entebbe flight.
Four flights every week
Uganda Airlines will operate the new Accra service four times a week, using a Boeing 737-800.
The aircraft is being operated under a wet-lease arrangement with Ethiopian Airlines, according to Ugandan media reports.
The launch builds on Uganda Airlines’ existing operations in West Africa, particularly its Lagos service, allowing the airline to extend its network to Ghana without establishing a separate nonstop operation between Entebbe and Accra.
The airline has already begun selling tickets for the new route.
Promotional fares could increase competition
Uganda Airlines has promoted return fares from approximately US$550, giving travellers another option alongside airlines already connecting Ghana and Uganda through regional hubs.
Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines currently provide established connections between the two markets through Nairobi and Addis Ababa respectively.
The arrival of another carrier could put pressure on airlines serving the Ghana–Uganda market, although the long-term effect on ticket prices will depend on passenger demand, available capacity and how competitors respond.
For Ghanaian travellers, greater airline competition could mean more choice when comparing fares, schedules and onward connections.
New route strengthens Ghana’s link with East Africa
The Accra route is also significant beyond passenger travel.
Ghana is one of West Africa’s major commercial centres, while Uganda is seeking to develop Entebbe as a regional connecting hub for passengers travelling between Africa, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Uganda Airlines says passengers using Entebbe will be able to connect onwards to destinations including parts of East and Southern Africa as well as international markets such as London and Mumbai. The airline’s network is expected to reach 19 destinations as its expansion programme progresses.
For Ghanaian businesses, improved access to East Africa could make it easier to attend meetings, develop partnerships and explore markets in Uganda and beyond.
Potential boost for Ghana-Uganda trade and tourism
The new route comes as African governments and airlines seek to improve intra-African connectivity and support greater movement of people and businesses under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Ugandan officials have argued that inadequate air links between West and East Africa have historically made business travel more difficult and costly.
The new Accra connection could therefore support trade missions, tourism, investment and business relationships between the two regions.
For Uganda, Accra provides access to one of West Africa’s most important commercial markets. For Ghana, Entebbe offers another gateway into East Africa.
Uganda Airlines expands its African network
The Accra launch forms part of a broader expansion strategy by Uganda Airlines.
The carrier is also preparing to introduce flights between Entebbe and Kigali, Rwanda, later in 2026, while pursuing fleet expansion to support its growing network.
The airline’s wider strategy is to position Entebbe as a connecting point where passengers arriving from international destinations can transfer to regional African services.
That strategy could make the Accra route more significant than simply a Ghana-Uganda connection if Uganda Airlines succeeds in attracting passengers travelling onward to other African, Asian and Middle Eastern destinations.
What Ghanaian travellers need to know
The new Uganda Airlines service will:
- Launch: October 27, 2026
- Route: Accra – Lagos – Entebbe
- Frequency: Four flights per week
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800
- Airports: Kotoka International Airport and Entebbe International Airport
- Promotional return fare: From approximately US$550
- Lagos: Scheduled stopover on the route
- Onward connections: Available through Uganda Airlines’ Entebbe network
Travellers should check the latest schedule and fare conditions with Uganda Airlines before booking, as flight times and promotional fares can change.
A new chapter for Ghana-East Africa connectivity
Uganda Airlines’ arrival in Accra represents another step towards stronger air connectivity between West and East Africa.
While the new service is not a nonstop flight, it gives passengers another option for travelling between Ghana and Uganda and could provide additional connections into Uganda Airlines’ wider network.
Its long-term success, however, will depend on whether passenger demand is strong enough to sustain the service and whether the route can translate improved connectivity into increased tourism, trade and investment.
For Ghanaian travellers and businesses, the immediate benefit is clear: another airline, another route option and potentially greater competition in the Ghana–East Africa aviation market.
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