Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Entebbe Airport (EBB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Entebbe Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Riyadh and Entebbe are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your RUH to EBB flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flynas offers direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Entebbe Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Entebbe — and maybe even more of Uganda if your schedule allows.
Flynas is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 88.57% of services arriving on schedule, Flynas has the best on-time record for RUH to EBB flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Entebbe Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RUH and EBB include:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Sharjah Airport
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from RUH reach their destination without delay.
To get to Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Entebbe Airport off to a hassle-free start. Just a short drive from RUH, book a night at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Entebbe Airport (EBB)
Reserve a hotel close to EBB if you have a late Riyadh Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Entebbe Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
From Entebbe Airport, Entebbe is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Entebbe Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Entebbe in March.
When booking your flight from Riyadh Airport to Entebbe Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Entebbe, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RUH to EBB around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uganda
You've seen Entebbe, now it's time to explore other parts of Uganda. Travel around 32 kilometres north to Kampala to tick off its top attractions. From Kidepo Valley National Park to Uganda National Museum and Budongo Forest, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 306 kilometres north of Entebbe, Gulu is another favourite stop in Uganda. Start your sightseeing at St Josephs Catholic Cathedral, Art Factory GULU and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.