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

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2,859 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 18m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TK591
TK Turkish
7M8
1:20 PM
+03
8:00 PM
EAT
6h 40m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK606
TK Turkish
7M8
5:10 AM
EAT
12:15 PM
+03
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WB3603cs
WB RwandAir
7M8
5:10 AM
EAT
12:15 PM
+03
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK569
TK Turkish
7M8
5:10 AM
EAT
12:15 PM
+03
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK612+1
TK Turkish
333
5:50 AM
EAT
12:40 PM
+03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WB3601
WB RwandAir
333
6:25 AM
EAT
1:45 PM
+03
7h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK592
TK Turkish
7M8
11:10 PM
EAT
6:00 AM+1
+03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
CAI Cairo 8h 40m ETJULO EYMS Cairo (CAI) to Kampala flights
KGL Kigali 9h 15m TKWB DLEYKL Kigali (KGL) to Kampala flights
ADD Addis Ababa 10h 5m ATETTK AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kampala flights
DOH Doha 10h 30m MHQRTK AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Kampala flights
DXB Dubai 11h 30m BIEKFZ EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Kampala flights
NBO Nairobi 14h 5m ATNHOZ AFBAKL Nairobi (NBO) to Kampala flights
SHJ Sharjah 19h 22m G9 G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Kampala flights
LOS Lagos 20h 5m TK QR Lagos (LOS) to Kampala flights
BRU Zaventem ~13h 7m 6EFIGF SN Zaventem (BRU) to Kampala flights
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Istanbul to Kampala
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,859 mi 6h 40m nonstop

IST–EBB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,859 miles in approximately 6h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–EBB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 4 7M8 6h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to EBB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to EBB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
555
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Kampala.
Distance & Flight Time
2,859 mi / 4,600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

IST–EBB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Kampala route.
Route details
Distance2,859 mi / 4,600 km
Flight time6h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: EBB
IATA / ICAOEBB / HUEN
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation3,782 ft / 1,153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to EBB flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Entebbe International Airport take about 6h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,859 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to EBB: Turkish Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, Kigali and Addis Ababa Bole.
Yes, return flights from EBB to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IST to EBB

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to EBB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to EBB is about 6 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,859 miles (4,600 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Kigali and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.