Uganda Airlines has received approval from the UAE Civil Aviation Authority to operate direct flights from Entebbe to Abu Dhabi, subject to fulfilling necessary formalities.
This milestone was achieved after a meeting between the Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi, led by Ambassador Zaake Kibedi, and the Director-General of the UAE Civil Aviation Authority.
“Uganda Airlines is expected to commence operating direct flights from Entebbe to Abu Dhabi, a move that will boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two nations,” said Amb. Kibedi.
He added that the airline is working diligently to complete the required formalities to start operations soon.
Uganda Airlines, which currently operates flights to several destinations in Africa, including Nairobi, Kenya; Mogadishu, Somalia; Juba, South Sudan; and Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, is expanding its reach to the Middle East.
Uganda Airlines is also scheduled to meet with the top management of Etihad Airlines to discuss possibilities of signing a codeshare agreement. This partnership would enable both airlines to expand their regional and global reach, offering more options and convenience to passengers.
The direct flights between Entebbe and Abu Dhabi will not only reduce travel time but also increase economic and tourism ties between Uganda and the UAE.
Uganda Airlines’ expansion into the Middle East market is a strategic move to tap into the growing demand for air travel and cargo transportation.
