Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Entebbe Airport (EBB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 15 minutes.
Entebbe is three hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from four weekly London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to EBB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Uganda Airlines is your gateway to exploring Entebbe (and maybe even some other great corners of Uganda!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Uganda Airlines.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and EBB:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
Right now, Rs114,780 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs198,714. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to EBB if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to EBB.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LGW land on schedule 82% of the time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Entebbe Airport (EBB)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near EBB:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Entebbe Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Entebbe. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Entebbe Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Entebbe, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to EBB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Uganda
Kampala is just one of the many cities in Uganda waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Entebbe. Around 32 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda National Museum and Budongo Forest.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Uganda, consider Gulu, roughly 306 kilometres north of Entebbe. St Josephs Catholic Cathedral, Art Factory GULU and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir are key reasons to visit.