Jambojet resumes daily flights between Nairobi and Entebbe, Uganda

Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet on Friday officially resumed daily flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi and Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, with its first flight departing JKIA.

The revived route introduces daily flights with fares starting from Ksh 22,950 / USD 170 one-way, providing an affordable, 65-minute connection for business people, traders and tourists.

The airline first launched the Nairobi - Entebbe route in 2018 and operated the service for nearly two years. The return comes with a stronger network, expanded fleet and greater operational capacity, positioning Jambojet to serve the growing movement of people and businesses between Kenya and Uganda.

Speaking at the flag-off event, Jambojet CEO and Managing Director, Mr. Karanja Ndegwa, said the airline’s return to Entebbe reflects the growing need for accessible and reliable regional connectivity.

“We are returning to Entebbe with the experience we gained from our first chapter on the route, a densified network and a clear ambition to make regional travel more accessible and reliable. We are therefore bringing our low-cost proposition together with direct, reliable and on-time connectivity.”

The route will operate daily initially, with Jambojet planning to increase frequencies as demand develops.

The service will also connect travellers from Uganda into Jambojet’s wider Kenyan network, including destinations such as Mombasa, Diani, Malindi and Lamu, while providing Kenyan travellers with direct access to Uganda for business, tourism and visiting family and friends.

Kenya Tourism Board CEO, June Chepkemei, welcomed the return of the service, noting the important role of air connectivity in supporting tourism growth and making Kenya’s destinations more accessible to regional travellers.

“This Entebbe–Nairobi service will make it easier for visitors to combine experiences across our two countries. A traveller can enjoy Uganda’s wildlife, culture and natural beauty, then connect conveniently to Kenya’s savannahs, mountains, cities and coast," she said.

"Visitors arriving in Kenya will likewise have a more accessible gateway to Uganda and the wider Great Lakes region. Jambojet’s daily service will give travellers greater choice and flexibility, enhance convenience and capacity, and create an opportunity to grow this market further.”

Jambojet Board Director, Mrs. Patricia Ithau, said the return to Uganda reflects the airline’s broader evolution and its ambition to play a greater role in connecting East Africa.

“When Jambojet started operations, our role was fundamentally about making air travel more accessible within Kenya. Today, having carried more than 10 million passengers and built a strong domestic network, our ambition is expanding. We want to connect more people, more markets, and more opportunities across East Africa.”

“Regional growth is not simply about adding routes. It is about building a network that responds to genuine demand and creates a sustainable value for the markets we serve. The return to Entebbe is one step in that journey,” she added.

The Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Teresia Mbaika, said the expansion of air connectivity supports Kenya’s broader ambition to strengthen its position as a regional aviation hub.

“Today, we are not simply celebrating a new flight schedule. We are celebrating the opening of another gateway through which people can travel, businesses can thrive, investors can explore opportunities, tourists can discover our region, and communities can strengthen their links with the wider East African market and beyond. I commend the Jambo Jet team for this important investment in connectivity.”

The Nairobi-Entebbe route is expected to support increased movement between the two countries across business, tourism, trade and visiting friends and family. For Ugandan travellers, the service provides direct access to Nairobi and onward connections into Jamobjet’s Kenyan network, while Kenyan travellers gain a convenient direct link to Uganda.

Jambojet will work with travel agents, corporate customers, tourism organisations and other partners in both markets to develop the route and identify opportunities for further regional connectivity.

The Entebbe launch comes during a strong year for Jambojet. The airline grew its active fleet to 11 aircraft in April 2026, welcomed its 10 millionth passenger in June 2026, and recorded an On-Time Performance of 86.45% in July 2026. By July 2026, Jambojet held an estimated 57% share of Kenya's domestic aviation market.