Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Entebbe Airport (EBB): what you need to know
The timezone in Entebbe is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your JFK to EBB flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Entebbe Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and EBB:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
436 € is the lowest price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. Return flights start at 855 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to EBB if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Entebbe Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Entebbe Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Entebbe Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near JFK:
Arriving at Entebbe Airport (EBB)
Reserve a hotel close to EBB if you're on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Entebbe Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
Entebbe Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Entebbe. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Entebbe Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Entebbe in March.
The warmest month in Entebbe is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Entebbe Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to EBB in July. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Uganda
Entebbe is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Uganda you should also see. About 32 kilometres north of Entebbe, a visit to Kampala will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda National Museum and Budongo Forest.
Gulu is another essential stop in Uganda and is around 306 kilometres north of Entebbe. No trip is complete without visiting St Josephs Catholic Cathedral, Art Factory GULU and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.