Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Entebbe Airport (EBB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
Entebbe is one hour behind Dubai and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Choose from 21 weekly Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport flights. The 05:35 departure with flydubai is the earliest you can take. Flydubai operates the latest service of the day at 13:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DXB to EBB flight.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport. When you're ready to start your Entebbe vacation, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Uganda:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is flydubai.
Flydubai is the most punctual carrier that offers DXB to EBB flights. An exceptional 80.46% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and EBB:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
At the moment, $250 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $459. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DXB to EBB, reserve your trip two months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DXB to EBB.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Entebbe Airport (EBB)
Consider booking a hotel close to EBB if you have a late Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Entebbe Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
Entebbe Airport to the center of Entebbe has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Entebbe. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Entebbe Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Entebbe, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to EBB sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uganda
Kampala is just one of the many places in Uganda waiting to be explored once you've seen Entebbe. Around 32 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda National Museum and Budongo Forest.
If you're ready to explore another side of Uganda, head for Gulu, about 306 kilometers north of Entebbe. St Josephs Catholic Cathedral, Art Factory GULU and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir are key reasons to visit.