Terminal Operations Change at JKIA

To improve guest experience and streamline operations during upcoming infrastructure renovations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), select flights will relocate operations to Terminal 1C (T1C) effective Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Flights Relocating to Terminal 1C (T1C)

Morning Departure Wave:

• KQ760 – Johannesburg (JNB)
• KQ420 – Entebbe (EBB)
• KQ470 – Kigali (KGL)
• KQ706 – Lusaka / Harare (LUN/HRE)
• KQ400 – Addis Ababa (ADD)
• KQ482 – Dar es Salaam (DAR)
• All Precision Air (PW) Flights

Evening Departure Wave:

• KQ886 – Bangkok / Guangzhou (BKK/CAN)

Unchanged Flight Operations

Terminal 1A (T1A):

All other KQ flights not listed above will continue to operate from Terminal 1A as usual.

Traveler Advice:

Please verify your departure terminal on your e-ticket or mobile pass prior to arriving at the airport and allow extra time for check-in and security screening.

East Africa Tourist Visa

East Africa Tourist Visa sticker issued by Kenya or Rwanda is accepted to enter Uganda if the passenger has first entered the country which has issued the visa. It is a multiple entry visa and is valid for 90 days. EAST AFRICAN TOURIST ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) issued by Kenya is NOT accepted for travel to Uganda.

Passport Validity

A passport or any other standard travel document accepted for entry into Uganda should be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival.

Interstate Pass

Passengers using an interstate pass should have it verified and stamped by immigration authorities in Kenya or Rwanda.

Uganda Visa Requirements

If you need a visa to enter Uganda, you must have an approved visa before boarding your flight.

• Visa must be obtained online through the Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
• To check whether you are exempt from a visa requirement, visit: https://www.immigration.go.ug/services/visa-exempt-countries.

Important Travel Warning

Passengers without a valid Uganda Visa will NOT be allowed to board their flight to Uganda.

For the latest updates and official guidance regarding your travel to Uganda, visit https://www.immigration.go.ug/