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Skyjet Airlines

Ugandan airline

Skyjet Airlines was a private airline in Uganda. Established in 2003 as a cargo airline, it expanded to include passenger services in 2009. The airline ceased all operations on June 30, 2009, due to internal operational issues.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Skyjet Airlines was a private airline in Uganda. Established in 2003 as a cargo airline, it expanded to include passenger services in 2009. The airline ceased all operations on June 30, 2009, due to internal operational issues.2

The story

Skyjet Airlines was founded in 2003, initially focusing on cargo operations. In 2009, the airline commenced scheduled passenger services on February 1, aiming to compete in the regional market from its main hub at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Its headquarters were located in Kampala, Uganda.

However, Skyjet Airlines' passenger operations were short-lived. The airline halted all services on June 30, 2009, citing internal operational issues as the reason for its cessation of activities.

From Wikipedia’s article on Skyjet Airlines, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

Fleet

At the time of its cessation of operations, Skyjet Airlines' fleet consisted of two aircraft:

1 x Boeing 737-200 (Registration 5X-SKA)

1 x Boeing 737-300 (intended for acquisition)

Destinations

Skyjet Airlines operated scheduled passenger services to various destinations within Southern Africa. Its focus cities included Kampala, Juba, and Khartoum. Specific routes included:

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Kenya ** Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Timeline

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