Flying from Entebbe to Kisoro Airstrip; By Aero link Uganda the most used operating airlines that runs to different national parks and they operate daily on both scheduled and chartered flights from Entebbe International Airport to several destinations including Kisoro Airport that lies in the south western corner of Uganda.
Fact, Kisoro Airport stands out the only airport connecting Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – where number of people flock into to visit these unique endangered mountain gorillas while on a safari to Uganda.
Aero link Uganda on its flights from ‘’EBB’’ Entebbe to Kisoro uses a fleet of reliable Cessna Grand Caravans and each fitted with the latest in -flight technology designed to help crew swiftly navigate across bad weather and challenging terrain that might face.
Seating configuration; The planes – Aero link have a perfect seating configuration owing enough space for the leg room, carries a maximum of 11 passengers. The glass cockpit is an added feature to these planes which permits you to enjoy both the take-off and landing experiences as a virtual pilot.
Flight Schedule from Entebbe to Kisoro Airport in Southwestern region of Uganda:
Aero link Uganda operates daily flight departures out of Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro Airport in the far southern corners of Kisoro town.
The flight from Entebbe departs at 0700hours and arrives at Kisoro Airport at 0810hours.
For departure out of Kisoro Airport -the flight leaves at 08:25hours destined for Entebbe International Airport and arrives at 11:25hours.
Take note; Kisoro flights usually face weather conditions and area strictly morning flights.
From Kisoro Airport, passengers can link to;
Kihihi ‘’Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’’
Mweya and Kasese airstrips ‘’Queen Elizabeth National Park’’
Semliki airstrip ‘’Semliki National Park’’
Baggage Policy;
On all services, there is the maximum luggage weight is 15 kgs- 33IIbs in soft aided bags.
The standard checked luggage should have the three dimensions of 24 inches ‘60cm’ height, by 18 inches ‘45cm’ length and 13 inches ‘33cm’ width.
For hand luggage ,12 inches ‘30cm’ height, by 21 inches ‘53cm’ length, by 9 inches ‘’23cm’’width.
Carry on Baggage -Items;
Personal Items which include; handbags, small umbrellas, rain coats, walking sticks, all these can fit into a small bag and can be stored under the seat in front of passenger where applicable.
These items must not exceed 5 kgs /11Ibs and must be part of the baggage allowance of 15kgs/33lbs.
Excess Luggage;
If you’re to use to scheduled flights and you want to accommodate additional luggage, you will have to book and pay for an additional freight seat in advance. The extra seat will allow for an additional 75kgs/165lbs excess luggage.
Note that; Any additional luggage must still meet the baggage policy described above.
Guideline given;
If you wish to carry an excess luggage on space available, there is prevailing rate of USD 3 will apply per kilo for local flights and USD 4 for Kisumu and Maasai Mara flights. Please note this, it may not be an available option on the date of departure.
On charter flights – the aircraft should not be filled to the capacity and the passengers wish to take additional luggage, so it’s good to reach out in time to Aero link reservations in order to make necessary arrangement.
Luggage storage facility is offered by the skilled ground handlers ‘’ENHAS’’ for return flight clients who do not prefer to take luggage with them at a rate of USD 5 per bag per night.
Generally, Aero link Uganda flies to Major National Parks within Uganda such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Mgahinga National Park. You can book your flights today and maximize on your once -in a lifetime experience.
