Uganda Airlines launches Entebbe–Lagos–Accra flights, boosting East–West Africa travel links

Travel sellers in sub-Saharan Africa now have a new East–West Africa connection to offer clients, as Uganda Airlines has launched a four-times-weekly service linking Entebbe, Lagos and Accra. The new route, operated as UR900, began on 27 October 2026 and is flown with a Boeing 737-800 wet-leased from Ethiopian Airlines, as reported by atta.travel and other independent sources.

The service operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, providing a direct link between Uganda and Ghana with a stop in Nigeria. According to newsghana.com.gh and aeroroutes.com, Ghana has granted Uganda Airlines fifth-freedom traffic rights for the Lagos–Accra sector, allowing the airline to carry passengers and cargo between Lagos and Accra as part of the Entebbe route. This arrangement opens up new booking and itinerary options for both leisure and business travellers moving between East and West Africa.

Tourism authorities in both countries are working to turn the new air link into increased visitor demand and business partnerships. The Uganda Tourism Board and the Ghana Tourism Authority are developing joint itineraries and trade engagements to promote travel in both directions, as confirmed by panafricanvisions.com and businesstimesug.com. These efforts are expected to help travel sellers create new packages that combine the cultural, heritage and wildlife attractions of both regions.

The launch comes at a strategic time, with Uganda preparing to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 alongside Kenya and Tanzania. The new route is expected to make it easier for West African football fans and business travellers to reach Uganda during the tournament, supporting both tourism and event-related travel.

Uganda Airlines’ CEO has indicated that the four weekly flights are a starting point, with plans to increase frequencies as demand grows, according to atta.travel and newvision.co.ug. The airline’s expansion into West Africa is part of a broader effort to improve intra-African connectivity and reduce reliance on longer journeys through non-African hubs.

For travel sellers, the new UR900 service offers more flexibility in building multi-country itineraries, supports regional business travel, and creates opportunities to tap into growing demand for East–West Africa connections. Agencies should monitor schedule updates and partnership developments as the route matures and as tourism boards roll out joint marketing initiatives.

Sources: atta.travel; newsghana.com.gh; newvision.co.ug; panafricanvisions.com; aeroroutes.com.