Non-stop flights from Mbarara (MBQ)
Mbarara Airport (IATA: MBQ, ICAO: HUMA), also known as Mbarara Airport, is a small airport in Uganda with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 5 domestic flights from Mbarara.
The longest flight from Mbarara MBQ is a 125 mile (201 km) non-stop route to Pakuba PAF. This direct flight takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes and is operated by BAR Aviation.
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Airlines flying from Mbarara Popular destinations from Mbarara Popular destinations with a stopover International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Mbarara
In total there are 2 airlines flying from and to Mbarara. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Mbarara
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Mbarara, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.





Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Mbarara that require a stopover:










International flights from Mbarara
Currently there are no international flights departing from Mbarara. To get from Mbarara to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Entebbe or Kihihi.
Domestic flights from Mbarara
Flights from Mbarara to Uganda

There are 5 airports in Uganda that have non-stop domestic flights from Mbarara.
You can fly non-stop to Entebbe with Aerolink Uganda or BAR Aviation.
The only airline with direct flights to Jinja is BAR Aviation. This is a seasonal route that started in January and ends in August.
To Kasese and Kihihi, you can fly with Aerolink Uganda and BAR Aviation.
Direct flights to Pakuba are offered by BAR Aviation.
Alternative airports near Mbarara
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Mbarara (MBQ). The nearest airports to Mbarara (MBQ) are Kasese (KSE) and Kihihi (KHX).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Mbarara?
There is 1 airport in Mbarara: Mbarara Airport (MBQ).
What is the best airport to fly from Mbarara?
The most convenient airport to fly from Mbarara is Mbarara Airport (MBQ).
How many airlines fly from Mbarara?
There are 2 airlines flying from Mbarara to 5 airports around the world, as of October 2023.
Which airlines fly from Mbarara?
BAR Aviation and Aerolink Uganda are the only airlines flying from Mbarara.
Which alliances are flying from Mbarara?
There are no alliances flying from Mbarara at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Mbarara?
There are roughly 124 flights departing from Mbarara every month (or 28 flights each week), to a total of 5 airports - all within Uganda.
What is the official name of Mbarara Airport?
The official name of Mbarara Airport is Mbarara Airport.
What is the airport code of Mbarara Airport?
The airport code of Mbarara Airport is MBQ.
What are the most popular flights from Mbarara?
Entebbe and Kihihi are the only airports with flights from Mbarara.
How long is the flight from Mbarara?
Mbarara to Entebbe | 45m |
Mbarara to Kihihi | 15m |
Mbarara to Jinja | 2h 10m |
Mbarara to Kasese | 15m |
Mbarara to Pakuba | 1h 5m |