Uganda Airlines is expanding its reach into West Africa with the launch of flights to Nigeria in December.
Airline Chief Executive Jenifer Bamuturaki announced during the 18th Akwaaba Africa Travel and Tourism Market that flights to Lagos will begin before the end of 2022 and that further flights to Abuja will begin in 2023. The precise times and frequencies have not yet been disclosed.
“I am happy to tell you that we, the Uganda Airlines, will begin our flights to Nigeria for the first time in history in December 2022,” said Bamuturaki.
“This will be our first flight to West Africa; we will begin that and then begin to grow slowly. When we come to Nigeria, we will be working through recognized travel agents and tour operators.”
The flag carrier currently offers 11 routes out of its hub in Entebbe, covering an array of destinations across Africa and the Middle East. The thrice-weekly flights to London Heathrow Airport have yet to be given the green light despite significant demand, with no potential launch dates announced
