In a move to enhance connectivity across Africa, Uganda Airlines has launched a new flight route to Abuja, Nigeria, increasing its total destinations to over 20. This follows the successful introduction of services to Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria, just a year prior.

The inaugural flight to Abuja took off from Entebbe on September 12 at 4 PM, landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 6:15 PM. Uganda Airlines will operate the route with its flagship Airbus A330-800neo aircraft, with flights scheduled for Thursdays and Sundays, connecting Abuja to Lagos.

At the launch event, CEO Jenifer Bamutaraki expressed enthusiasm for the new service, stating, “We are excited to introduce flights to Abuja, marking our second destination in Nigeria after Lagos. This achievement reflects our commitment to enhancing travel between Uganda and Nigeria.”

Bamutaraki noted that Abuja is now the 14th destination in the Uganda Airlines network, underscoring the airline’s mission to improve air travel across Africa. “The launch of this route highlights our dedication to providing reliable and affordable air services that promote business, tourism, and leisure travel,” she added.

The new Abuja service addresses the connectivity gap between Nigeria’s administrative capital and East Africa, allowing travelers from central, northern, and northeastern Nigeria to easily connect to various destinations, including Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Mogadishu, Mumbai, and Dubai.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the state minister for Transport, Fred Byamukama, the Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda, Fehintola Adebowale Oyeyemi, and the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority, Fred Bamwesigye.