Entebbe International Airport has achieved a historic milestone, recording its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic in July 2025. The airport handled 230,577 passengers, comprising 119,127 arrivals and 111,450 departures, averaging 7,437 travellers per day.
This figure surpasses the previous record of 222,301 passengers set in December 2024, when the airport averaged about 7,171 daily travellers.
According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the surge was driven by multiple factors like the arrival of delegations for CHAN 2024, heightened tourism promotion, a series of international conferences, and improved airline connectivity.
Cargo volumes also grew steadily. In July alone, Entebbe handled 5,863 metric tonnes, including 3,961 tonnes of exports and 1,902 tonnes of imports.
UCAA’s spokes person, Mr. Vianney.M. Luggya, framed the milestone as more than just numbers.
“This milestone reflects the fruits of Uganda’s continued investment in aviation infrastructure, tourism, and international engagement. It demonstrates the airport’s growing capacity to facilitate business, leisure, and cargo traffic.”
He added that every passenger passing through Entebbe is a “vote of confidence in Uganda,” noting that the airport will continue enhancing infrastructure and customer service to sustain the growth.
The July record builds on a solid foundation of growth seen in the first half of 2025. Between January and June, Entebbe processed over 1.13 million international passengers, up from 1.07 million for the same period in 2024. Cargo volume for the half year reached 33,622 metric tonnes, with exports and imports both registering steady increases. Aircraft movements also rose by 4.6 percent, while overflights saw a slight dip following the reopening of Sudanese airspace.
Entebbe’s record-breaking July is a clear signal of the airport’s expanding role as both Uganda’s key gateway and a rising East African hub for travellers and trade. With airline networks growing and Uganda attracting more international events and tourists, industry watchers expect passenger and cargo volumes to continue climbing.