Fastjet, has announced the launch of flights between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Entebbe, Uganda, making Entebbe the airline’s fourth international destination.
The new route will be the only direct air link between the two countries, with flights commencing on September 16. Bookings for flights are now open.
Flights will initially operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but will increase to four flights a week from September 29. Fares start at US$50 (R534), one-way, excluding taxes.
Ed Winter, CEO and interim Chairman of fastjet said: "We believe the launch of this route, the only direct air link between Uganda and Tanzania, will stimulate new business and tourism traffic in Uganda.
Fastjet operates international flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, Lusaka and Harare, and has a Tanzanian domestic network including flights from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza, Kilimanjaro and Mbeya.
Fastjet operates between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. FN201 departs DAR at 20h30 and arrives in JNB at 23h15. FN202 departs JNB at 00h05 and arrives in DAR at 04h40.
The carrier also announced it will add morning flights to its Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro schedule, from September 29. Flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
