Uganda Airlines to launch commercial flights to China’s Guangzhou

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Uganda’s National Flag Carrier – the Uganda Airlines is finalizing steps to launch commercial flights from Entebbe Airport to China’s port city Guangzhou just days after launching direct flights to Dubai.

The development was confirmed on Tuesday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen. Jeje Odongo during virtual celebrations for the 72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, also known as National Day the People’s Republic of China.

China and Uganda in 2019 agreed to lift their relations to a comprehensive cooperative partnership. The two countries work jointly to implement the Belt and Road Initiative as well as the outcome of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit held in September 2018.

Odongo in his speech noted, “The national carrier, Air Uganda plans to launch direct flights from Entebbe to Guangzhou once the regulatory procedures are completed. With the re-establishment of Uganda Airlines, we shall have direct connectivity between our two countries, which is a great opportunity for business, and people-to-people interaction.”

Guangzhou will be Uganda Airlines’ second intercontinental flight on the addition of the previously launched Dubai flights.

Previously the airline has only operated within Africa, but from October 04th, 2021, the airline will connect Entebbe International Airport in Uganda with Dubai which according to economists translates to cheaper flights and put it in direct competition with FlyDubai, Emirates, and Ethiopian Airways.

The Uganda Airlines also previously noted that it will be offering space for three pieces of luggage each weighing 23kgs or less at no extra cost starting October, 4th, the same day Dubai flights are kicking off.

This website has also learnt that in the near future, Uganda Airlines is targeting to start flying the A330 to London, Dubai, and Mumbai, with the line operating direct flights to these city pairs from Entebbe International Airport.