Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport.
The timezone in Entebbe is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Johannesburg.
Flights from JNB to EBB start from 12:50 — the earliest with Uganda Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:45 with Uganda Airlines. In total, you can choose from seven weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport flights.
Your JNB to EBB flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Entebbe (and then seeing more of Uganda!) is easy with Uganda Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport.
Uganda Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JNB and EBB include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kigali International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Currently, Rs65,103 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs88,112. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from JNB to EBB, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JNB:
Arriving at Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EBB instead:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Entebbe International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
Entebbe International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Entebbe. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Entebbe. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Entebbe is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to EBB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Uganda
Kampala is just one of the many places in Uganda waiting to be explored after you've experienced Entebbe. Around 32 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Roof Top Shenanigans, Luwafu view and Leon Sweet Wines.
Gulu is another favourite destination in Uganda and is around 306 kilometres north of Entebbe. No journey is complete without a visit to Jaca Gardens, St Josephs Catholic Cathedral and Art Factory GULU.