Popular Airport | Entebbe Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2892 Km |
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Cheapest Maputo to Entebbe Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Maputo City Center
Maputo Intl. Airport
The airport in the capital city of Maputo, one of Mozambique's most visited cities, is located about 5 kilometers from the city center. When you need to come to the airport from the center, you can use the taxis that you can find in Maputo streets without much effort. Taxi fares are generally low due to the close proximity. Moreover, the taxis are the safest vehicles you can travel with in the direction of Maputo International Airport. If you rented a car to travel around the center, you can still use your rental car to come to Maputo International Airport. At the airport there are some offices of international rental companies. If your company you rented from does not have an office at the airport, you can still get in touch with company for the option to leave your car at the airport. The city does not offer a lot of options for visitors to get to the airport, but if your hotel offers a shuttle service, you can book these services and consider coming to the airport free of charge or based on a small fee.
Car Rental
Maputo hosts offices of international car rental companies’ such as Sixt and Enterprise. You can book your car online beforehand in order to rent your car smoothly from here. If you prefer to rent a car with the Enterprise, you can call +258 (21) 497338 to get your car ready and come directly to the rental office. Another option for renting a car in the city is to book in advance from the internet. You can pick up your car this way without any problems, which can be experienced especially during high seasons. If you would like to rent your car through Sixt, you can contact + 258-214-65250 and you can book your car with the features you want. It is possible to rent a vehicle for both short and long term in accordance with your needs in the city. You can rent your car from the offices in the center on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, and you can leave the car in front of the airport terminal by informing the company you are delivering.
Taxi
Getting to the airport by finding a taxi in the city is one of the easiest alternative transportation options on this route. The taxi service is available 24 hours a day in the city and it offers passengers the opportunity to travel without time constraints. Taxi fares can be a bit high for passengers from distant locations, but they do not raise much because of the short distance from the city center to the airport. If you need to come to Maputo International Airport from a remote place, you can negotiate a bit with the taxi driver in advance or travel at a fixed fare.
Airport Information
Maputo International Airport, which provides connection of Mozambique's capital, Maputo, to the different points in Africa, Europe and Asia, offers all standard services such as passenger waiting rooms and lost goods agency. At the airport, passengers also served by buffets and restaurants where you can get food and drinks that may be needed in the last minute. At the domestic and international terminals, you can taste delicious food and drinks from the country and from Africa and Europe. There is also a pizzeria at the airport terminal for pizza lovers. You can rent your car from the car rental offices located at and near the airport or you can travel to the center and other places with taxis waiting in front of the terminal.
Transportation to Entebbe City Center from Airport
Entebbe Intl. Airport
In Entebbe, there is a heavy traffic in general. Although traffic flow is comfortable late at night and early in the morning, traffic during the day is rather heavy. Besides, the drivers in the city don't follow traffic rules. For this reason, renting a car may sometimes be troublesome for those who are not so familiar with Entebbe traffic. However, it is possible to find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. Considering the heavy traffic, you can prefer motorbike to the car if you are experienced at riding a motorbike. However, you should bear in mind that the most injury cases in Uganda are caused by motorbike accidents. If you are going to ride a motorcycle, at least you should wear your helmet. If possible, it would be a good idea to wear special protective clothing (such as jackets, knee pads).
Public transportation in Entebbe may sometimes be very challenging. Especially the careless and dangerous driving of the drivers as well as the old and neglected cars may be frightening for tourists. Means of public transport in the city are the minibuses, which are especially preferred at short distances, and the buses. These vehicles, which are extremely low in price, cover even the shortest distances at a longer time than they should due to the extremely crowded and heavy traffic. Motorcycle taxis called Boda Boda are the most preferred means of transportation in Entebbe.
The fact that motorbikes are smaller and have more agility compared to cars come with great advantages in heavy and complicated traffic. However, you should always remember to take the necessary precautions for your safety. Besides Boda Boda, the motorcycle taxis, you can also find normal taxis easily in the city center.
Taxis in Entebbe generally don't have fixed stands and a legal status. So anyone may serve his/her car as a taxi if you ask, or they may sometimes offer to pick you up. Taxi service in the city is not very reliable because there are not any regulations for taxis here. None of the taxis has a taximeter; even when they have, the taximeters are mostly broken. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to negotiate and agree with the driver in advance about the destination and taxi fare. Generally speaking, you shouldn't hesitate to bargain because the taxi fares are very high, especially if you are a tourist.
If you want to take a taxi, always try to prefer a taxi that your hotel or, if possible, someone you know recommends you take. Entebbe International Airport serves not only Entebbe city but also many other surrounding cities. Transportation from these cities to Entebbe International Airport is mostly provided through Kampala. It is very easy to reach Entebbe International Airport from Kampala by small minibuses. These minibuses depart every 30 minutes or hourly depending on the density. Ticket only costs 3000 UGX, it means 1 dollar. However, the tourists may sometimes be charged twice a ticket price. The journey takes about one hour. If the traffic is not heavy, the journey time is much shorter.
You can also get to the city center from Entebbe International Airport in a very short time. Taxi is the most preferred transportation option from the airport to Entebbe city center, which is very close to the airport. You can also reach the city center by renting a car at the airport. Another alternative is the shuttle-like transfer vehicles run by Uganda Airport Transfers Company.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in front of the airport exit. If possible, try to take a taxi you are recommended or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. As there is no taximeter in the taxis in Entebbe, remember to bargain with the driver about the taxi fare in advance. Don't pay the taxi fare in advance.
Rent a car
You can find the car rental offices of Hertz and Europcar at the airport. You also save time by renting your car online in advance. Please remember that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car. If you want to take advantage of this option, you should bear in mind that Entebbe traffic is generally quite dense and complicated. In addition renting a car, you can also rent a motorbike, which is a very common option in Entebbe.
If you want, you can also rent a car with a driver as well. Unlike the standard airport shuttle services, Uganda Airport Transfers, which is a private company, provides transfer services with various vehicles. Transfer vehicles vary from standard 3-person cars to 25-person buses. Each vehicle takes a luggage per seat. Another different service provided by this company is that it offers "door-to-door" service rather than traveling on a specific route. In addition, you can also benefit from the taxi services provided by this company.
Hotel Shuttle Services
A limited number of hotels offer airport shuttle services since Entebbe International Airport and the city center are very close to each other. However, even if your hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, they can arrange an option to pick you up at the airport upon your request.
