Country Guides - Uganda
Contacts | Basics | Visa | Activities | Money | Health | Overview | AirportsLocation: The airport is situated 25 miles (40km) southwest of Kampala.
Time: Local time is GMT +3.
Contacts: Tel: +256 (0)41 353000 or 3323.
Transfer City: Airport taxis provide a direct, fixed-rate service to Kampala for US$25. Shuttle buses operate a service to Kampala Sheraton and other major hotels. Small commuter buses identified by a blue square or band, are cheap and run between the airport and Entebbe (2 miles/4km), and Entebbe and Kampala (journey time: one hour).
Car rental: Hertz and other local car rental companies operate at the airport. Chauffeur-driven cars can also be hired at the airport.
Airport facilities: Facilities include bars and restaurants, duty-free shopping, craft and gift shops, a business communication centre, and tourist information desk. Public payphones are located in departures and arrivals, and cellular telephone services are also available. There are 24-hour banks and bureaux de change at both departure and arrivals halls.






