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

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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
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK612
TK Turkish
7M8
5:10 AM
EAT
12:15 PM
+03
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK606+1
TK Turkish
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
TK592
TK Turkish
7M8
9:10 PM
EAT
4:00 AM+1
+03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Istanbul to Kampala
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,859 mi 6h 40m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

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, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to EBB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
504
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.
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 / 11 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
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 approximately 6h 40m. The route covers 2,859 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from IST to EBB. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KGL, CAI, ADD, DXB, SHJ, LOS, NBO and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EBB to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 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 ranges from 6 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,859 miles (4,600 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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