Kampala to Istanbul (EBB–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK592
TK Turkish
7M8
4:05 AM
EAT
11:25 AM
+03
7h 20m
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TK612
TK Turkish
7M8
5:55 AM
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1:15 PM
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TK606
TK Turkish
7M8
6:00 AM
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1:20 PM
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TK Turkish
7M8
6:00 AM
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Kampala to Istanbul
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 2,859 mi 7h 20m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

EBB–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,859 miles in approximately 7h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore EBB Routes IST Routes EBB Live Flights IST Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EBB–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 11 7M8 7h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EBB to IST direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EBB to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BRU ~17h 0m ADD ~17h 35m AMS ~19h 30m NBO ~21h 20m DOH ~21h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
815
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Istanbul is 0 hours the same as Kampala.
EBB: EAT · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Kampala, it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,859 mi / 4,600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 20m.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

EBB–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kampala to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance2,859 mi / 4,600 km
Flight time7h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: EBB
Full nameEntebbe International Airport
IATA / ICAOEBB / HUEN
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation3,782 ft / 1,153 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EBB to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Entebbe International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 7h 20m. The route covers 2,859 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from EBB to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRU, ADD, AMS, NBO, DOH, CAI, LGW, DXB, JNB and SHJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EBB to IST

Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EBB to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EBB to IST ranges from 7 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,859 miles (4,600 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via BRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.