How to book Domestic Flight Tickets in Uganda

Travel information is important for any tourist visiting Uganda example important medical information, the custom regulations or other important questions like:

• Which flights can I book to Uganda? Can I also book domestic flights in Uganda?
• Are there any hotels in Uganda? Is it possible to take a lease on an apartment? Do I find any campsites on my trekking tours?
• Are there travel agencies in the near where I could book a safari in Uganda? Who organizes safaris on the ground?
• Where can I rent a car in Uganda?

With this knowledge you will not get in trouble on your Uganda safari.

Domestic Airlines & Flights in Uganda

The Domestic airlines like Aerolink runs scheduled domestic flights to several parks or nearby gateway towns. Fly Uganda recently resumed flights to Kihihi which is part of the Bwindi and Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth and intends to extend their network of flights in 2019. Alternatively, your tour operator can organize charter flights at affordable prices. The only destination in Uganda that is more often reached by air than by road is the remote Kidepo Valley National Park which is found in the north eastern part of Uganda in the Karamoja region.

Entebbe Airport is the only international Airport in Uganda though there is a new airport being built in Kabale district. Uganda is a relatively compact country and further transportation within the country is usually done by vehicle, though more up market safaris increasingly tend to include one or more flights. The airport is the only link to other airfields around the country which can be reached by scheduled flights like:

• Adjumani airfield
• Arua airfield
• Gulu airfield
• Kitgum airfield
• Moyo airfield

Arua, Gulu and other airfields in Kasese, Kidepo and Pakuba have permission to transact international flights. Therefore flights from other countries are allowed here.

There are some more airports inside Uganda for domestic flights: Jinja, Kisoro, Lira, Masindi, Mbarara, Moroto, Soroti and Tororo. Ugandan air companies and charter flights use these airports regularly i.e Aerolink, Bukasa Air Service, Kampala Aeroclub or West Nile Air airline companies.

Entry Requirements like Passport, Visa and Other Documents are required

The entry requirements can change; one can contact the local tour operator or the local Uganda Embassy for verification, the information below is current.

• A passport is required for all foreign visitors and has to be valid for at least six months.
• Passports must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement.
• All visitors traveling to Uganda must have a valid yellow fever certificate, which will be required as part of a visa application, and may also be required at the port of entry.
• Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don’t need a visa is available.
• Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal, but they can also be obtained through your local Uganda Embassy or high commission. At present visas on arrival are still being issued alongside the online application process, but this is meant to be phased out so inquire about this before opting to go this route.
• Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East African citizens of Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.

What is allowed and not allowed when booking Domestic Flights

Dangerous Goods:

• MAF is currently not authorized to carry dangerous goods in Uganda.

• Please ensure there are no dangerous goods within your luggage. These include, but are not restricted to, flammable or compressed gases, flammable liquids, poisonous and toxic substances, corrosives, explosives, infectious substances and dry ice.

• If you are unsure if something you wish to transport is classified as dangerous, please contact us.

Weight Restrictions:

• All aircraft are weight restricted and we have strict weight restrictions for all our flights; please abide by our baggage policies.

• All items and people will be weighed before departure, to ensure we do not exceed the maximum weight allowance for our aircraft.

Safety and Weather:

• Safety is our paramount concern and all flights are conducted weather permitting.

• If your flight is cancelled due to weather, pilot unavailability, or maintenance issues, you will have the choice of accepting a full refund or rescheduling on the next available flight.

• Incidental expenses incurred due to weather delays or cancellations are the full responsibility of the passenger. These include but are not limited to re-accommodation, meals, overnight accommodation expenses and passenger-arranged alternate transportation.