Entebbe International Airport recorded 83,661 arriving and 94,722 departing passengers in March 2025, totaling 178,383 international passengers an average of 5,754 per day. This figure reflects an increase of 6,393 passengers compared to the 171,990 recorded in March 2024.
In contrast, the previous month, February 2025, saw a total of 161,095 international passengers, which was lower than the 175,630 recorded in February 2024. So far, 2025 has been a year of highs and lows, marked by fluctuating passenger traffic. Notably, January 2025 recorded 216,740 international passengers ,the second-highest monthly traffic in the airport’s history.
The growth in March 2025 is partly attributed to Uganda’s hosting of international conferences, intensified tourism promotion, the entry of new air operators such as Flynas (which began direct flights between Riyadh and Entebbe in January 2025), and the continued expansion of Uganda Airlines on new routes, among other factors.
In terms of cargo, Entebbe International Airport handled 1,965 metric tonnes of imports and 3,887 metric tonnes of exports, totaling 5,852 metric tonnes. Exports continue to surpass imports, contributing to increased foreign exchange earnings and other economic benefits for the country.