Overview:
Last week, Entebbe International Airport said it was easing its Covid-19 testing requirements for travellers arriving in the country.
Entebbe International Airport recorded an average of 4,992 passengers per day in February 2023, compared to 3,490 per day in the same month in 2022, an indication of the sector’s recovery to pre-COVID times.
According to a report issued by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Monday, 27 March 2023, Entebbe International Airport recorded 66,565 arrivals and 73,217 departures, a total of 139,782 passengers, which is an average of 4,992 per day in February 2023, compared to 3,490 per day in Feb 2022.
In January 2023, Entebbe recorded 149,375 passengers, compared to 110,547 in Jan 2022.
In 2022, Entebbe International Airport recorded 1,574,405 international passengers (arrivals and departures), compared to 941,688 in 2021, 565,541 in 2020 and 1,802,107 in 2019.
A total of 5,315 metric tons of cargo were also handled in February 2023 (1,662 imports and 3,653 exports).
Last week, Entebbe International Airport said it was easing its Covid-19 testing requirements for travellers arriving in the country.
“Passengers through Entebbe International Airport are reminded that the requirements for Covid-19 certificates for arriving passengers were dropped,” the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson, Vianney Luggya said.
“For departing passengers, it is only asked when the country of destination requires it,” he added.
The change in policy is a relief for travellers who have previously been tasked to present Covid-19 test certificates before entering the country. The move is also seen as a boost to the aviation sector, which has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.