Jambojet resumes daily Nairobi–Entebbe flights, fares from about US$170

Jambojet, the low-cost subsidiary of Kenya Airways, flew the first service on its relaunched Nairobi–Entebbe route on Thursday 1 October 2026, resuming daily flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Entebbe International Airport in Uganda.

Fares start at KSh 22,950, or about US$170, one way, according to Citizen Digital, which puts the flight time at 65 minutes. The Star and Biznakenya reported the same starting fare when the relaunch was announced in August. It is a "from" price, not a guaranteed price on every flight.

A route dropped, then revived

Citizen Digital says Jambojet launched the route in 2018 and operated it for nearly two years; Capital FM says the airline suspended it in 2019 after about two years. Outlets disagree on how long the gap has been. Capital FM calls it a seven-year break. The Star and Biznakenya, which both link the suspension to the Covid-19 pandemic, say six years.

The Star reports that after the suspension the airline concentrated on strengthening its domestic operations. Chief Executive Karanja Ndegwa said Jambojet is "returning to Entebbe with the experience we gained from our first chapter on the route, a densified network and a clear ambition to make regional travel more accessible and reliable," according to Citizen Digital. Capital FM reports him as saying the route will support trade, tourism and investment between Kenya and Uganda.

Connections and cargo

The Star and Biznakenya say the route will carry cargo and parcels as well as passengers, and will let travellers from Entebbe connect to Jambojet's Kenyan destinations: Mombasa, Diani, Malindi and Lamu.

Both outlets also cite an estimate of 300,000 passengers travelling between Kenya and Uganda during 2026. Neither says who made the estimate.

Jambojet expanded its active fleet to 11 aircraft in April 2026, recently passed 10 million passengers carried and recorded 86.45 per cent on-time performance in July, according to The Star. Citizen Digital adds that by July 2026 it held about 57 per cent of Kenya's domestic aviation market.

Officials weigh in

Teresia Mbaika, Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development, urged the airline to make the route commercially viable, consider adding frequencies as demand grows and improve customer service, Capital FM reports. Kenya Tourism Board CEO June Chepkemei said the service "will make it easier for visitors to combine experiences across our two countries," according to Citizen Digital.

Ababu Namwamba, Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda, acknowledged what Capital FM describes as "strong" travel demand between the two countries.

What to watch

Citizen Digital reports that the route will operate daily at first and that Jambojet plans to add frequencies as demand develops. Mbaika's remarks point to the test: whether demand supports them.