In a true sense, there is no direct flight from Entebbe landing at Buhoma. However, there are daily flights from Entebbe to Kihihi airport which is a 1hour30minutes drive from Buhoma Region. Kihihi is the nearest airport to Buhoma Region (Northern Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park).
There are currently two (02) aviation companies that operate regular scheduled and private charter flights from Entebbe to Kihihi airport; these are Aerolink Uganda & BAR aviation. Both companies operate a Minimum of at least two (02) flights; One in the morning (AM) and then in the afternoon (PM) – see Schedules/timings below.
Which of the two (02) do we recommend?
Both have well-trained and experienced pilots with a series of hours flying in and out of small dirt airports with one of the most reliable aircraft – the Grand Cessna Caravan. However, the difference currently is;
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Price/Cost of the Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi.
BAR Aviation the latest entrant into the domestic aviation business in Uganda is offering very competitive rates as low as $250per person (add:$10pp for taxes) for a One-way flight from Entebbe to Kihihi. Aerolink Uganda is charging $273 per person (Add: $10pp for taxes).
Price/Cost of a Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi with BAR Aviation.
| Flight Company | From | To | Adult | Child | Taxes | |
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| BAR Aviation | Entebbe | Kihihi | One-way | $250 | $175 | $10 |
| Entebbe | Kihihi | Return | $430 | $301 | $20 | |
| Entebbe | Kisoro | One-way | $250 | $175 | $60 | |
| Entebbe | Kisoro | Return | $430 | $301 | $70 |
Price/Cost of a Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi with Aerolink Uganda.
| Flight Company | From | To | Departs | Arrives | Adult | Child | Taxes | |
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Aero link Uganda | Entebbe | Kihihi | 07:00am | 08:45am | One-way | $273 | $191.1 | $10 |
Return | $452 | $316.4 | $10 |
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Kihihi | Entebbe | 09:45am | 11:25am | One-way | $273 | $191.1 | $10 |
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Return | $452 | $316.4 | $10 |
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Entebbe | Kihihi | 12:00pm | 02:00pm | One-way | $273 | $191.1 | $80 |
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Return | $452 | $316.4 | $90 |
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Kihihi | Entebbe | 02:45pm | 04:15am | One-way | $273 | $191.1 | $80 |
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Return | $452 | $316.4 | $90 |
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Entebbe | Kisoro | 07:00am | 08:10pm | One-way | $273 | $191.1 | $80 |
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Return | $452 | $316.4 | $90 |
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Kisoro | Entebbe | 08:25am | 11:25pm | One-way | $273 | $191.1 | $80 |
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Return | $452 | $316.4 | $90 |
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Flight Schedules for flights from Entebbe to Kihihi Airport
While BAR Aviation currently only offers two (02) flights; morning and afternoon, Aerolink Uganda offers an additional mid-morning flight that departs Entebbe for Kihihi at 10:15 am and returns from Kihihi at 11:40 am. However, these mid-morning flights are unavailable during the low season months of April, May & November.
2022 BAR Aviation Flights schedule Entebbe to Kihihi Airport
| From | To | Departure Time | Arrival Time | |
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| Entebbe | Kihihi | 07:05 am | 08:30 am | |
| Kihihi | Entebbe | 08:45 am | 11:25 am | |
| Entebbe | Kihihi | 12:05 pm | 01:30 pm | |
| Kihihi | Entebbe | 02:05 am | 04:30 am | |
| **Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing. | ||||
2022 Aerolink Uganda Flights schedule Entebbe to Kihihi Airport
| From | To | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Notes |
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| Entebbe | Kihihi | 07:00 am | 08:45 am | Passengers can connect onwards to Masai Mara Via Entebbe and Kisumu |
| Kihihi | Entebbe | 09:45 am | 11:25 am | |
| Entebbe | Kihihi | 10:15 am | 11:25 am | Mid-morning daily flight except in April, May & November. |
| Kihihi | Entebbe | 11:40 am | 01:30 am | |
| Entebbe | Kihihi | 12:00 noon | 02:40 pm | PM flight from Entebbe may route via Murchison falls National Park subject to loads. |
| Kihihi | Entebbe | 02:45 pm | 04:15 pm | |
| **Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing. **From Kihihi passengers can connect to Kisoro,Mweya, Kasese and Semliki airstrips. |
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The Road transfer from Kihihi to Buhoma Region
Realm Africa safaris™ operates a fleet of reliable vehicles on stand-by to assist transfer travelers from Kihihi to Bwindi Forest National Park. Our road transfers start from as low as $100 – all-inclusive of vehicle hire, driver-guide fees, and gasoline for oneway – traveling in a three (03) seater Toyota Landcruiser.
