Flights to Bwindi – A flight to Bwindi is the fastest way to reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Flights are operated daily by various domestic airlines from either Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kisoro or Kihihi airstrips.
The flights to Bwindi are either chartered or scheduled and are handled by two airlines: AeroLink Uganda Ltd and Fly Uganda.
A flight from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield takes about 1 hour to reach Kisoro or Kihihi airstrips near Bwindi.
The advantage of using air transport is that tourists can travel to Bwindi, trek gorillas, and return to Kampala or Entebbe on the same day.
AeroLink Uganda operates flights from Entebbe to Kisoro Airstrip early in the morning at 7:00 AM, arriving at 8:10 AM. The return flight to Entebbe departs at 8:25 AM.
The same airline departs from Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip at 7:00 AM, arriving at 8:45 AM, and returns at 10:15 AM.
The cost of a flight to Bwindi ranges from USD 350 per person for a one-way trip to USD 550 per person for a return ticket.
Things to Consider When Booking a Flight to Bwindi
Below are some of the things to consider before you book a flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Secured Gorilla Permits: Tourists should make sure their gorilla permits are secured. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park receives many tourists, so gorilla permits are in high demand, especially during the peak season. It is recommended to book permits 3 months before the planned gorilla trekking date.
- Booked Luxury Accommodation: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has many lodges ranging from budget, mid-range, to luxury accommodations. Tourists should book early, especially in the peak season when visitors are many, to avoid missing out.
- Booked Car for Transfer from the Airstrip: Bwindi is located a short distance from Kisoro or Kihihi airstrip. Tourists are advised to hire private cars for transfers to their lodges.
- Date of Your Travel: It is recommended to travel to Bwindi during the dry season. This means tourists should book flights to the park in the months of June to August and December to February.
