Flying from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport (EBB): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Hop on a direct Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
Istanbul and Entebbe (where Entebbe International Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to EBB, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top carrier offers services from IST.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and EBB is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to EBB. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and EBB are:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to EBB flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near EBB instead:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Currently, Rs66,112 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs135,480. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to EBB, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Plan your visit to Entebbe in April for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Istanbul to EBB flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Entebbe, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 26ºC.
More about Entebbe
Start your Entebbe trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Entebbe International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Lake Victoria and White Sands Beach are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Entebbe travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Wild Frontiers Uganda Safaris.
Explore more of Uganda
You've done Entebbe, now it's time to discover other parts of Uganda. Journey about 241 kilometres north to Lira to tick off its leading attractions. From Lango Cultural centre to Ambrosoli Gardens and Bar Ogole Church of Uganda, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres west of Entebbe, Mbarara is another favourite stop in Uganda. No visit is complete without checking out Mbarara River Rwizi Falls, Omugabe Palace and Ntare Gardenz.
