Uganda Airlines will launch direct flights between Entebbe, Uganda, and Accra, Ghana, on October 27, 2026. This move aims to strengthen air connectivity and promote trade, tourism, and investment between the two countries. The launch marks the airline's entry into the Ghanaian market as it seeks to deepen connections between West and East Africa. Ahead of the inaugural service, Uganda Airlines is undertaking commercial roadshows in Ghana to engage key stakeholders and create awareness about the new route.
As part of the activities, the airline held a Travel Trade Workshop with Ghanaian travel agents and tour operators to showcase Destination Uganda and highlight the products and services available through the airline. The airline will continue engaging business executives, tourism stakeholders, trade partners, and consumers in the coming days to explore opportunities for collaboration and promote the benefits of the new direct air link. This new route is expected to create new opportunities for tourism, trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges between Ghana and Uganda.
The Accra route will serve growing demand for both business and leisure travel, and the airline described Ghana as an important economic partner for Uganda. The direct connection is also expected to improve travel and cargo movement between the two countries, creating opportunities for exporters, importers, investors, and service providers. Uganda Airlines expects the connection to strengthen links between West Africa and the wider East African region.
The direct connection is expected to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transporting fresh and high-value products to Ghana, while enhancing supply chain reliability for importers. Ghanaian businesses can benefit from direct access to Uganda's market and the wider East African Community (EAC), which represents more than 300 million consumers. The enhanced connectivity will support Ghanaian businesses seeking to establish partnerships, distribution networks, and commercial relationships in Uganda and other East African markets.
Uganda offers potential opportunities for Ghanaian importers seeking agricultural and manufactured products, including premium Arabica and Robusta coffee, pharmaceuticals, tea, fresh fruits and vegetables, grains and cereals, dairy products, fish and fish products, edible oils and oilseeds, processed foods and beverages, natural honey, textiles, garments, and leather products. The airline identified opportunities in hospitality, education and academic exchange, financial services, ICT and digital innovation, professional consulting, healthcare and medical services, creative arts and entertainment, among other sectors.
To build on the opportunities presented by the new route, Uganda Airlines, in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board, the Uganda High Commission in Ghana, and other trade and investment promotion agencies, will host the Ghana-Uganda Trade and Business Forum on October 28, 2026, at the Accra Marriott Hotel. The forum will provide a platform for forging business partnerships, facilitating market access, showcasing investment opportunities, and advancing stronger commercial ties between the two countries.
The commencement of the service forms part of Uganda Airlines' broader commitment to connecting African markets and facilitating seamless travel across the continent. The new Accra route will position Uganda as an attractive destination for Ghanaian travelers seeking African tourism experiences, highlighting the country's wildlife, nature, culture, and hospitality. Key attractions include mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and wildlife experiences across Uganda's savannahs.
Key points
- The launch of the Accra-Entebbe route is expected to contribute to shared prosperity for Ghana and Uganda.
- The direct connection will improve travel and cargo movement between the two countries.
- The Ghana-Uganda Trade and Business Forum will be held on October 28, 2026, to explore opportunities for collaboration and trade.
