Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Entebbe Airport (EBB): what you need to know
The timezone in Entebbe is UTC+3, which is nine hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MSP to EBB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis St Paul Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Entebbe Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Entebbe Airport (EBB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Entebbe Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EBB instead:
Booking your vehicle from Entebbe Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to central Entebbe
From Entebbe Airport, Entebbe is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Entebbe Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Entebbe based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Entebbe Airport for February if you'd like to go to Entebbe during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to EBB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uganda
Kampala is just one of the many cities in Uganda waiting to be discovered once you've seen Entebbe. Around 32 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda National Museum and Budongo Forest.
Around 306 kilometres north of Entebbe, Gulu is another favourite stop in Uganda. Start your sightseeing at St Josephs Catholic Cathedral, Art Factory GULU and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
