Flying from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to New York: what you need to know
New York is 7 hours behind Entebbe, where Entebbe International Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from EBB to New York.
Flying during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from EBB to New York, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
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If you hold a passport from Uganda, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Entebbe International Airport to New York for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Central Entebbe to EBB is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 9 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a handy hotel near EBB? If you're catching an early flight from Entebbe International Airport to New York, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to New York
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Entebbe International Airport to New York is $1,048. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,310. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EBB to New York, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Entebbe International Airport to New York across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near EWR if you're taking a late flight from Entebbe International Airport to New York. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
After your flight from Entebbe International Airport to New York has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 48 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After your flight from EBB to New York, unwind at a hotel near JFK. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to New York
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Entebbe International Airport to New York. August is the busiest month for a trip to New York. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from Entebbe International Airport to New York for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from EBB to New York in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Entebbe International Airport to New York, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just two of the top attractions to put on your New York itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Empire State Building.
Complete your New York trip with a car rental
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