EIA TRAFFIC CONTINUES TO GROW WITH THE AMENDS

Entebbe International Airport experienced a remarkable increase in both passenger and cargo traffic in April 2024. The airport handled a total of 164,705 international passengers, comprising 82,247 arrivals and 82,458 departures. This averages to approximately 5,313 passengers per day. This figure represents an increase of 38,515 passengers compared to April 2023, when the airport recorded 126,190 international passengers.

In addition to the surge in passenger traffic, Entebbe International Airport also saw significant activity in cargo operations. In April 2024, the airport recorded 1,768 metric tonnes of imports and 3,953 metric tonnes of exports, totaling 5,721 metric tonnes of cargo handled. This reflects Entebbe’s crucial role in facilitating international trade and the movement of goods, particularly fresh produce like fish, flowers, vegetables, and fruits, which are major exports to markets in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Middle East.

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