By Entebbe International Airport recorded its second-highest monthly passenger traffic in history this June, with 213,217 international travelers passing through the facility, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has revealed.
The figures include 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures, averaging 7,107 passengers daily. This performance is only slightly below the all-time peak average of 7,171 passengers per day, recorded in December 2024.
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In comparison, May 2025 saw a total of 198,052 passengers 97,568 arrivals and 100,484 departures showing a significant month-on-month increase.
The surge in June traffic is attributed to several factors, including the return of Hijja pilgrims, tourism promotion activities, increased business travel, and international conferences hosted in Uganda.
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Cargo operations also remained robust, with the airport handling 6,293 metric tonnes of goods. This comprised 4,332 metric tonnes of exports and 1,961 metric tonnes of imports, underscoring Entebbe’s growing role as a regional trade hub.
Aviation authorities say these figures reflect continued recovery and growth in Uganda’s aviation sector, boosted by increased connectivity and regional stability.
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