Entebbe Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Entebbe Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Clean, well guarded, place to eat, duty free goods, international phones, not much to do but then no one has reason to layover there too long. -Robert

EBB Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Entebbe International Airport.

What to Expect

Entebbe Airport (code: EBB) currently has two older terminals, domestic and international, but a major renovation and expansion effort is ongoing. An old review mentions long security and check-in lines, so arrive early for peace of mind.

Facilities are limited to an airside restaurant and a landside cafeteria, as well as a duty-free shopping area. WiFi is free in the main concourse and an internet cafe is located in the Arrivals area. For added comfort, economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge that has shower facilities.

Sleeping in Entebbe Airport

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Entebbe Airport:

Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe (1.0 mi / 1.6 km) Upscale hotel.
Airport View Hotel (1.2 mi / 1.9 km) Mid-range hotel.
Pulickal Airport Hotel (1.3 mi / 2.1 km) Budget hotel.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.

Karibuni Lounge – Location: Airside, International Departures Terminal, near the boarding gates. Hours: open 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

Two dining options are available in the airport: Voyager Bar & Restaurant (Departures area) • Crane Cafeteria (Arrivals area). Hours: unknown.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage is available in the Arrivals Hall.

Mobile Charging

A reader reports a small number of free power outlets in the Departures area (airside). (April 2023)

Showers

Showers are available inside the Karibuni Lounge. See Airport Lounges.

WiFi/Internet

WiFi is available in the transit concourse. Connection speed and reliability may vary.

An internet café (Easy World) is located in Arrivals.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available and operated by major banks, including Barclays, Crane Bank and Stanbic. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s foreign transaction fees and daily withdrawal limits before travelling. Exact locations were not confirmed.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available. Jet Set Forex operates in Arrivals, and Norfrax operates in Departures. Hours were not confirmed and may vary based on flight schedules.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in Departures. Specific shop details and hours were not confirmed. Retail options are limited overall.
Post Office – Posta Uganda has a branch in Departures (1st Floor).
SIM Cards – A reader tells us “Sim cards can be purchased in the arrivals area from the MTN shop or the MTN booth (airside, in the baggage collection area). Purchasing a sim card requires registration with your ID and the process may take up to 30 minutes, or longer if they are serving multiple customers.” (April 2023)
Smoking Areas – A designated smoking area is available in the Arrivals Hall. Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal.
Travel Agencies – For travellers needing local arrangements or last-minute bookings, travel agencies operate in the terminal, including Let’s Go Tour & Travel and Stemar Tours & Travel Mobile. Services and hours were not confirmed.

Airlines

Entebbe airport is served by the following airlines: Air Tanzania • Precision Air • Uganda Airlines • Asante Aviation • Brussels Airlines • Eagle Air • Egypt Air • Emirates Airlines • Ethiopian Airlines • Fly540 • Kenya Airways • KLM • Qatar Airways • Rwandair Express • Skyjet Aviation • SA Airlink • Royal Air Maroc.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

The following car rental companies are available: Hertz • Europcar • Super Shuttle • Auto Relay Limited.

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Hotel Shuttles

Shuttle Buses

Airport Transfers are provided by Airport Transfer Company Uganda.

Taxis

Some cars are metered, while others are not. You should confirm the price before you enter the car.

Last updated: 2026-02-19

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.