Uganda’s domestic airlines raise fares as jet fuel prices surge
Planes at the Entebbe Airport in Uganda. Rising jet fuel costs are pushing Uganda’s domestic airlines to raise fares, adding pressure to the country’s tourism-driven aviation sector.
Uganda’s domestic airlines are set to impose an industry-wide fuel surcharge from May 1, 2026, as supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict push up oil prices and drive a sharp rise in operating costs.
The surcharge, ranging from $25 to $50 per flight leg, is expected to hit high-end tourism, the main driver of local air travel in Uganda.
