Fastjet launches flights between Tanzania and Uganda

Low-cost African airline Fastjet (LON:FJET) is going to start flights between the capital cities of Tanzania and Uganda.

The flights between Dar es Salaam and Entebbe are the only direct links between the capitals, Fastjet said.

Entebbe in Uganda is Fastjet’s fourth international destination.

The lowest fares will be US$50. Tickets for the new route go on sale today (Sep 1).

Flights are due to start on September 16 – on two days per week for the first two weeks of September and then four flights a week from September 29.

“We believe the launch of this route, the only direct air link between Uganda and Tanzania, will stimulate new business and tourism traffic in Uganda,” said Fastjet chief executive and interim chairman, Ed Winter.

Fastjet operates internationally from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, Lusaka and Harare.

It also runs domestic flights in Tanzania.