Book flights from Entebbe to New York with Qatar Airways
Step on board flights from Entebbe to New York with Qatar Airways and feel immediately at home, with an attentive and welcoming cabin crew looking after all your needs during the journey. Sample award-winning cuisine, and enjoy the comforts of ergonomic seating allowing you to truly relax while you watch any of the thousands of entertainment options to help pass the time.
As home to some of the world’s most iconic and recognised landmarks, New York City needs little introduction. The city has plenty of everything, and for all types of travellers. If you are looking to soak in a little culture, head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and if it’s theatre you are looking for, then be sure to attend a Broadway show. If you’re interested in gastronomy, then New York City will deliver, as it offers one of the world’s most diverse food scenes. While you are in New York, explore tourist favourites such as the panoramic views of the city atop the Empire State Builing, or take in the big lights and sounds at Times Square.
Flying from Entebbe
Located near the stunning Lake Victoria and just 40 kilometres southwest of Uganda’s capital Kampala, Entebbe International Airport is the country’s key air transport hub and a busy departure point for both business and leisure travellers. This airport is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will last until 2033, envisioned to establish it as one of the most modern and innovative air transport centres in Africa. Passengers flying from Entebbe with Qatar Airways will find that, although small, this is an incredibly efficient and well organised centre, and welcoming staff go out of their way to make the start of your journey one to remember.
Transportation and parking
The easiest way to get to Entebbe International Airport is by hire car or taxi. If you are travelling from Kampala then taxis are available. It is best to book these in advance via your hotel concierge to ensure your cab is an official and correctly metered taxi. There are airport transfer services available, which again can be arranged by your hotel reception or concierge in advance. Buses do run from Entebbe town, but tend to be very crowded and somewhat sporadic. Parking is available at the airport, but currently it is limited and in high demand.
Arriving at the airport
Passengers flying from Entebbe with Qatar Airways depart from the main terminal’s Departures area. Security is very tight at the airport, and customs checks can take some time, including baggage searches. It is advisable to arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to board to check in and pass through security checks, and ensure that all your paperwork is in order before you arrive at the airport.
Facilities and amenities
Although limited, the facilities and amenities at the airport are adequate for most travellers’ needs. Duty Free shops sell a range of goods, while vendors also supply passengers with travel essentials, books, magazines, and drinks. There are some food outlets for on-the-go snacks, as well as mother-and-baby changing areas, VIP lounge for business and first class passengers, and Wi-Fi in some areas of the terminal.
Arriving in New York
New York has to be on almost everyone’s ‘Bucket List’ of places to visit, and flights to New York with Qatar Airways give you a unique opportunity to experience life in the Big Apple.
The ‘City that Never Sleeps’ is home to some of the most instantly-recognisable sights in the world, including the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building, The Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building. Fly to New York with Qatar Airways for the chance to see all of these for yourself.
Tourist Attractions
New York is one big tourist attraction. From Times Square and 5th Avenue, to Wall Street, Ellis Island, and Central Park - New York is packed with places to visit and sights to see.
The city is divided into five boroughs – Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island. The one attraction that everyone comes to New York to see has to be the Statue of Liberty.
Buy an Explorer Pass, which lets you visit up to seven attractions in a 30-day period, including the Museum of Modern Art, a Rockefeller Center Tour, and a trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
New York is famous for its museums and galleries, with the Metropolitan Museum of Art (known as the ‘Met’ – not to be confused with the baseball team!) at the top of everyone’s ‘must-see’ list.
Travel considerations
Flights to New York with Qatar Airways land at the iconic JFK (John F Kennedy) Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure.
Before you fly to New York please check the visa and passport requirements.