Jambojet Expands East African Network With Daily Entebbe Flights
Jambojet has resumed daily flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, reopening a route expected to strengthen travel, trade and tourism links between Kenya and Uganda.
The regional low-cost airline restarted the service on October 1, 2026, with fares starting at Ksh22,950, or about USD170, for a one-way ticket. The flight takes approximately 65 minutes, offering travelers a direct and affordable connection between the two East African cities.
Jambojet first introduced the Nairobi-Entebbe route in 2018 but operated it for less than two years. The airline said its return comes at a time when it has a larger network, an expanded fleet and greater operational capacity, allowing it to serve the increasing movement of people and businesses between the two countries.
Speaking during the flight’s flag-off, Jambojet Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Karanja Ndegwa said the airline was returning with experience from its previous operations and a stronger network. He said the airline aims to combine its low-cost model with reliable and timely regional connections, making air travel more accessible to passengers.
The route will initially operate once every day, with Jambojet planning to add more flights depending on demand. The service will also give Ugandan travelers access to Jambojet’s wider Kenyan network, including destinations such as Mombasa, Diani, Malindi and Lamu. Kenyan travelers will similarly have direct access to Uganda for business, tourism and visits to family and friends.
Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer June Chepkemei welcomed the return, saying improved air connectivity would make it easier for travelers to experience destinations in both countries. She said the service could also help grow tourism between Kenya, Uganda and the wider Great Lakes region.
Jambojet Board Director Patricia Ithau said the airline’s regional expansion reflects its changing role after carrying more than 10 million passengers and developing a strong domestic network.
Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development Teresia Mbaika said the new connection supports Kenya’s goal of strengthening its position as a regional aviation hub.
Jambojet’s return to Entebbe comes during a strong year for the airline. Its active fleet reached 11 aircraft in April 2026, while it carried its 10 millionth passenger in June. In July, it recorded an 86.45 per cent on-time performance and held an estimated 57 per cent share of Kenya’s domestic aviation market.