L-R: H.E. Madhusudan Agrawal, Hon. Consul of Uganda – Mumbai Western India Felicitates Hon. Edward Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works and Transport, Uganda on Arrival to Mumbai today, Saturday 7th October by Uganda Airlines as it embarks on the historic journey of the direct flight from Entebbe (EBB) to Mumbai (BOM), India – Photo By GPN
L-R: Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, Hon’ble Minister of Works and Transport of Uganda alongwith Mr. Upender Singh Rawat, High Commissioner India to Uganda with Jenifer Bamuturaki, CEO, Uganda Airlines addressing the gathering at the Inaugural flight ceremony of Uganda Airlines as it embarks on the historic journey of the direct flight from Entebbe (EBB) to Mumbai (BOM), India – Photo By GPN
UGANDA AIRLINES first flight from Entebbe to Mumbai: In Pic: 3rd from Right: Edward Katumba Wamala, Hon’ble Minister of Works and Transport of Uganda alongwith H.E. Upender Singh Rawat, High Commissioner India to Uganda, Kampala hoisting the respective National Flags of India and Uganda ushering the beginning of India and Uganda Bilateral Trade Relationship with the Commencement of the flight operations Entebbe to Mumbai from Saturday 7th October, 2023 marking a new milestone- Photo By GPN.
L-R (seated): Mr.Bradford Ochieng, Deputy CEO of Uganda Tourism Board with Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, Hon’ble Minister of Works and Transport of Uganda alongwith H.E. Upender Singh Rawat, High Commissioner India to Uganda, Kampala and Uganda Airlines Board Chairperson Priscilla Mirembe Seruka during the Announcement.
Uganda Airlines makes inaugural direct flight to India
On Saturday 7th October, Uganda Airlines took to the skies from Entebbe bound for India for the very first time.
Before the Uganda Airlines Airbus departed for the east, a ceremonial affair was held to celebrate the inaugural flight – Photo By GPN.
Uganda Airlines: The Entebbe (EBB) -Mumbai (BOM) destined maiden direct flight Captained by Robert Wakhweya Bwayo seen in the cockpit, was launched in the afternoon by works and transport minister Gen. Katumba Wamala.L
A total of 58 passengers were on the six-and-a-half-hour flight.Wakhweya Bwayo Robert as the commanding captain for its first flight from Entebbe to India, with Captain Jeevan Joy and First Officer Brian Ochen assisting.- Photo By GPN
MUMBAI, 7th OCTOBER, 2023 (GPN): The Flagship carrier of Pearl of Africa, Uganda Airlines (UR), has completed its first flight between Entebbe (EBB) and Mumbai (BOM). The airlines has officially commenced direct flights from Entebbe to Mumbai after it’s aircraft successful landed in Mumbai (BOM) CSMIA Terminal 2, today on Saturday, 7th October marking its second international route after Dubai; it is the 12th destination that the carrier serves. The airline will operate this new route three times a week. The African airline deployed its flagship and brand new Airbus A330 to serve this route.
In Center (Seated): H.E. Prof. Joyce K. Kikafunda, High Commissioner of Uganda to India at the Terminal 2 CSMIA Mumbai (BOM) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport during the successful landing of Uganda Airlines flight UR430 in Mumbai after it took off from Entebbe (EBB) today Saturday 7th October – Photo By GPN
The flight UR430 took off from Entebbe (EBB) at around 10:39 AM UTC. After being airborne for almost six hours and 30 minutes, the flight landed safely at Mumbai International Airport (BOM) at around 5:09 PM UTC.
The flight is operated by Airbus A330, registered as 5X-NIL. Further, it is a two years and nine months old aircraft. Rolls Royce (RR) engines power it.
Hon’ble Works and Transport Minister of Uganda Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala states that the route will also serve as a trade opener for both India and Uganda and will boost the bilateral trade relations between the countries. as the Uganda Airlines makes it’s inaugural direct flight to Mumbai, India today achieving a new milestone.
Additionally The direct flight will facilitate closer connections between Ugandan and Indian families, fostering appreciation for cultural differences and events.
H.E. Upender Singh Rawat, High Commissioner India to Uganda addressing the gathering at the Inaugural flight ceremony of Uganda Airlines as it embarks on the historic journey of the direct flight from Entebbe (EBB) to Mumbai (BOM), India – Photo By GPN
Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki, CEO, Uganda Airlines – addressing the gathering at the Inaugural flight ceremony of Uganda Airlines as it embarks on the historic journey of the direct flight from Entebbe (EBB) to Mumbai (BOM), India – Photo By GPN
Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki said the national carrier will fly the Mumbai route three times every week.
This route will fly three times per week between the two cities, providing direct service on an Airbus A330-800 Neo aircraft. The service will have three classes: Business (20 seats), Premium Economy (28 seats), and Economy (210 seats). It will be the first time in more than 50 years that India and Uganda will be connected by nonstop aviation service.
The route expands Uganda Airlines’ operation outside of Africa and joins a fast-developing network that connects travellers to South, West, Central, and Eastern Africa. The direct service will run for around 5 1/2 hours on each trip, providing unparalleled ease for individuals travelling between the two points for business, family, or tourism.
“We are excited to introduce this, the latest addition to our network, which affirms that Uganda Airlines expands travel options for our passengers. Besides convenience, we hope this route will add energy to the existing business and commercial relations between India and Uganda that date back more than a century,” said Adedayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer.
The Consul of India to Uganda, Madhusudan Agrawal, welcomed the move, saying, “Since 2017, I have relentlessly pursued the dream of a direct flight from Mumbai to Entebbe, believing it to be the catalyst for enhanced trade, commerce, and tourism between our two nations. I am elated to witness the realisation of my vision.”
The timetable has been planned to fit neatly into the current network in order to fulfil the needs of travellers who may choose to continue their journeys outside of Uganda.
Bookings are now open, and the Uganda Airlines App allows travellers to make bookings, pay for tickets, change itineraries, and print boarding passes. The app is available on Google Play as well as the Apple iStore.
Uganda Airlines currently flies to Dubai, Johannesburg, Bujumbura, Nairobi, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Juba, Kinshasa, and Mogadishu, among other destinations. Flights to Lagos, Nigeria, are set to begin soon.
The maiden Uganda Airlines flight UR 430 departed Entebbe today on Saturday, October 7, while the return flight UR 431 will depart Mumbai on Sunday, October 8.
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