Today it is easier to access some parts of Uganda using a domestic air service. For those planning safaris, you can fly to various places in Uganda.
Some attractions such as Bwindi Forest, Mgahinga Forest, and Kidepo National Park in Uganda are far from Kampala/Entebbe, covering long distances of up to 500km and more with approximate driving time of 8-11 hours. You can use air charters to fly to these far away locations.
Apart from the weekly and sometimes scheduled flights to Arua, Adjumani and other parts of the North where there are only some attractions, only non-scheduled, chartered aircraft can be used to fly to the other destinations if you out of the schedule period.
Aero Link Uganda operates scheduled flights to various national parks in Uganda especially in the Western part of Uganda where most tourist attractions are.
The major tourist destinations which are usually in remote parts of the country are always accessible by charter.
- Some air fields such as Kayonza near Bwindi, Paraa, and Jinja can only accommodate 3-5 seater aircraft.
- Others such as Kisoro near Mgahinga, Ishasha and Kasese near Bwindi, the Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth Park, can accommodate larger aircraft. The approximate drive time between any of these localities is about 7 hours. At the moment there are no scheduled flights to these destinations.