In the month of June 2025, Entebbe International Airport registered a total of 213,217 international passengers that included 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures.
This translates to an average of 7,107 arrivals and departures per day, the second highest to be recorded in a single month after the daily average of 7,171 recorded in December 2024, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Spokesman , Mr. Vianney Luggya explained .
Earlier in May 2025, Entebbe International Airport recorded 97,568 arriving passengers and 100,484 departing passengers bringing the total for the month to 98,052.
Luggya attributed the good performance figures to several factors that included Hijja returnees, tourism promotion, expansion of Uganda Airlines routes business and a number of conferences, among others.
For cargo, Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 6,293 metric tonnes-4,332 metric tonnes of exports and 1,961 metric tonnes of imports.
“ June marked the return of Muslim pilgrims from Mecca, with Hajj arrangements involving hundreds of travelers passing through EIA. Enhanced regional and international connectivity facilitated by Uganda Airlines’ expanding route network—including direct flights between Entebbe and key international hubs such as Mumbai, Lagos, Abuja, and London Gatwick have also led to an increase of traffic at the airport,” Luggya stated .
The continued promotion of Uganda as a tourism destination, contributed to both inbound and outbound traffic. “Conferences and international Engagements have seen Uganda remain a hub for high-level regional and international meetings, including ongoing preparations for CHAN , AFCON and the African Judges Forum.
UCAA says that EIA has also grown in prominence as a gateway for business and trade-related travel across the East and Central African region, fueled by stable flight schedules and improved passenger services.
“Growth in exports is largely attributed to the rising demand for agricultural products, including fruits, fish, fish maws, and gold, which are increasingly being shipped through EIA due to efficient processing and handling services.’
On the imports side, the availability of direct cargo space on Uganda Airlines and other carriers has allowed the business community to benefit from lower transportation costs, with goods arriving faster and more affordably.
