Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, is set to introduce direct flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe and Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, UK. Starting 18 May 2025, the airline will operate four weekly flights on the modern Airbus A330-800neo, featuring Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class seating.
The new route is designed for seamless connectivity to North America, Europe, and key African destinations, such as Lusaka (Zambia), Harare (Zimbabwe) and Johannesburg (South Africa), through Uganda Airlines’ expanding regional network. This strategic addition enhances travel options for business and leisure travellers while strengthening Uganda's position as a key aviation hub in East Africa.
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20 March 2025
Uganda Airlines to launch direct flights between Entebbe <> London!
22 August 2022
UK: British Airways to relaunch flights between London Gatwick <> Cape Town!
The flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, British Airways, is set to relaunch winter seasonal return flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town in South Africa. The route returns for the first time since Covid-19 on 13 December 2022 and will be operated three times a week on board a Boeing 777-200 until 25 March 2023. Flights depart Gatwick Airport on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with the return flights from Cape Town the following day. Furthermore, British Airway will add capacity on their daily Heathrow Airport (LHR) <> Cape Town route with the resumption of their second daily flight from 13 November 2022 until 25 March 2023 on board an Airbus 350-1000.