The national carrier has announced the launch of scheduled direct flights to Accra, Ghana, and Kigali, Rwanda, expanding travel, trade and investment opportunities across the continent.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the airline noted that the introduction of the two destinations expands the Airline’s route network and provides passengers with more convenient travel options for business, tourism and trade.
The carrier noted that Accra strengthens Uganda Airlines’ presence in West Africa, building on the success of the Lagos route, as strategically important business, tourism and diplomatic hub, the route will complement the Airline’s regional growth strategy while opening more travel opportunities through its hub at Entebbe International Airport.
While Kigali links two of East Africa’s fastest-growing economies, the airline noted that the route offers, offers seamless travel between the region’s key commercial and tourism centers, providing convenient onward connections through Entebbe to destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
The airlines Acting Chief Executive Ato Girma Wake, said the launch of Accra and Kigali marks another key milestone in Uganda Airlines’ growth strategy.
“As Africa’s connectivity continues to grow, these routes will strengthen commercial and tourism links while offering our guests greater convenience and more travel choices. We remain committed to connecting Africa and supporting regional integration through reliable and efficient air transport”. he said.
Beyond passenger travel, the new routes enhance Uganda Airlines’ cargo network by providing exporters and importers with more efficient access to key markets in West and East Africa. The services are expected to support the movement of fresh produce, manufactured goods and time-sensitive cargo.
This expansion reflects Uganda Airlines’ continued investment in building a connected African network that drives economic growth.
