# EBB — Entebbe International Airport > Machine-readable reference for EBB. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/EBB.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-18T07:43:59.719+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Entebbe International Airport - IATA: EBB - ICAO: HUEN - City: Entebbe - Country: UG (UG) - Timezone: Africa/Kampala - Distance from city: 37 km (23 mi) south of Kampala - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .null - Official website: https://caa.go.ug/ ## Overview Welcome Entebbe International Airport feels more like a lakeside border post than a bustling international hub. Nestled on the shores of Lake Victoria, its serene setting coupled with a small-town atmosphere reminds travelers of the 1990s before modern makeovers became the norm. Despite recent upgrades, the airport remains a place where a relaxed pace, strong local coffee, and manual processes like multiple document checks are the norm. Planning ahead is rewarded here. At a glance Located about 37 km (23 mi) south of Kampala, Entebbe International Airport serves as the main gateway to Uganda. With its single Main Terminal, the airport offers basic services including a handful of eateries and duty-free shops. Taxis, minibuses, and car rentals provide options for the journey into the city, which can take over an hour in heavy traffic. The key is to embrace the airport's simplicity and lack of modern frills. Terminals & layout Entebbe's Main Terminal handles both arrivals and departures, maintaining a straightforward layout that some aviators find nostalgic. Three cafeterias—Crane Cafeteria Arrivals, Crane Cafeteria Transit, and Good African Coffee—ensure travelers can refuel without… ## Terminals (1) - **Entebbe International Airport Passenger Terminal** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (3) - **Crane Cafeteria Arrivals** — Passenger Terminal Building · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/restaurants/crane-cafeteria-arrivals - **Crane Cafeteria Transit** — 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/restaurants/crane-cafeteria-transit - **Good African Coffee** — Passenger Terminal Building · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/restaurants/good-african-coffee ## Lounges (1) - **Karibuni Lounge** — International Terminal · access: Paid access · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/lounges/karibuni-lounge ## Shops (3) - **Diplomatic Duty Free Shop** — main passenger terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/shops/diplomatic-duty-free-shop - **Transit Duty Free Sales** — main passenger terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/shops/transit-duty-free-sales - **Uganda Duty Free Sales** — main passenger terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/shops/uganda-duty-free-sales ## Parking (1) - **Main Car Park** — Short and long stay · .00000/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/parking/main-car-park ## Ground transport (4) - **Airport Car Hire Desks** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/transport/airport-car-hire-desks - **Airport Taxi Service** — Taxi · Around 30 min EBB–Kampala via expressway in light traffic according to a shuttle operator; substantially longer at peak traffic is frequently reported but not consistently timed.[2] · $35-40 per vehicle EBB–Kampala city center; about $10 EBB–Entebbe guesthouse (as quoted by travelers and shuttle sites)[2][3][4] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/transport/airport-taxi-service - **Entebbe–Kampala Expressway** — Toll road link · About 30 min airport–city centre by road in light traffic when using the expressway, per shuttle operator description.[2] · Often baked into EBB–Kampala car quotes of about $35-40 per vehicle including tolls; separate toll price not clearly itemized in traveler reports.[2][4] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/transport/entebbe-kampala-expressway - **Matatu Minibuses Entebbe–Kampala** — Minibus · Around 30 min airport–city centre by bus in ideal conditions as stated by a shuttle information page; likely longer in practice due to stops and traffic.[2] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/transport/matatu-minibuses-entebbe-kampala ## Insider tips - _Time_: Budget 3 hours before international flights due to multiple document checks including passport, visa, and yellow fever card. - _Avoid_: Skip taxi touts in arrivals — look for official yellow-band "AIRPORT TAXI" cars with standard fares around $40 to Kampala. - _Local_: Coffee fans should head to Good African Coffee in the Passenger Terminal for a taste and some beans to take home. - _Money_: Carry small USD notes and local currency since card acceptance can be sporadic, especially when networks are down. - _Quiet_: Access the Karibuni Lounge for about $45 for three hours if you need a calm environment pre-flight. - _Insider_: Entebbe–Kampala Expressway can greatly cut travel time; recommend requesting it from your driver during rush hours. - _Time_: Wi-Fi may be unreliable; bring a local SIM for dependable connectivity. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/EBB.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ebb/departures — HTML page with live departures