# EBB — Kampala / Entebbe (Entebbe International)

> EBB (Entebbe International) is the main international airport serving Kampala / Entebbe, Uganda. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/ebb-kampala-entebbe

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Use a pre-arranged hotel transfer or the Airport Taxi Association
- **Typical fare:** US$40–US$50 to Kampala / US$15–US$25 to Entebbe town
- **Journey time:** 60–120 min to Kampala / 15 min to Entebbe
- **Pickup point:** Airport Taxi Association desk; pre-booked drivers in Arrivals
- **Key warning:** Don't accept rides from people approaching you outside the rank — fake 'official' drivers are common
- **Fare reality (EBB → Kampala):** expected US$40–US$50 · concerning US$80+ · likely scam US$120+ unauthorized
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 40 km from Kampala via slow road. Official taxi association and pre-arranged hotel cars dominate; Bolt/Uber technically exist but unreliable at airport.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of EBB, ranked

1. **Pre-arranged hotel transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost US$40–US$55, journey 60–120 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: No negotiation
   - Cons: Book ahead
2. **Airport Taxi Association** _(recommended)_ — cost US$40–US$50, journey 60–120 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
3. **Bolt / Uber** — cost UGX 80,000–UGX 150,000, journey 60–120 min, wait Variable, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheaper
   - Cons: Inconsistent at airport; Driver cancellations
4. **Unaffiliated curb taxi** — cost US$60–US$120, journey 60–120 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Tourist-priced

## First 30 minutes after landing at EBB

1. Pay e-visa or visa-on-arrival US$50
2. Clear immigration
3. Collect bags, clear customs
4. Use the Airport Taxi Association desk for fixed fare
5. Or find your pre-booked driver's sign
6. Total to Kampala: 60–120 min

## Common scams at EBB

- **Fake 'official' driver** (medium risk): Person in lanyard offers transport without going through the desk. _How to avoid:_ Only book at the marked Airport Taxi Association desk.

## Payment warnings at EBB

- USD for visa; UGX or card otherwise. Crisp post-2013 USD only

## Arrival checklist for EBB

- US$50 crisp for visa
- Hotel/operator driver name + plate
- Patience for Kampala traffic

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Last updated: June 2026

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