What is the process of going through Entebbe Airport for departing passengers?
First security stop. This is the main entrance to the airport. Passengers leave the car to go through the security scanner on foot, while the car is quickly searched. The passengers, after going through the scanner wait for the driver on the other side, and goes back into the car after it goes through the gate.
Car park access. The car is parked in the public car parking area and the passengers continues to the departure level. Trolleys are available in the car parking area if one needs to use one.
Second security stop on departure level. This is point where the traveling passengers are separated from the non-traveling passengers. At this point the traveler shows his or her passport and ticket before they are allowed to proceed to a restricted area.
Hold Baggage check point. The bags are screened through the screening machine by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Documents verification. Traveler joins the queue where the travel documents are verified. The passenger is required to present the passport as legal identity of the traveler, and the flight ticket showing their destination of travel. The yellow fever card is also presented (in case the destination country requires it).
Check in counters and Baggage drop. Once the traveler is cleared, traveler presents the passport, ticket, or visa with stamp for check in. Immigrations check stamps your passport with exit visa, airlines check in will issue you with a board passing after weighing your luggage and issued with a receipt in case of excess luggage which is left at the airline’s counter.
Immigration Desk. Responsible for border management and detection of human and child trafficking. Passenger will be required to present passport for exit visa/stamp, boarding pass, and hotel booking.
Last security check. Passenger will be required to go through this last security point before entering the boarding gate and any prohibited item will be withdrawn from the passenger.
Boarding gate: the passengers will be required to go the boarding gates, 20 minutes before the flight departure. At the entrance of the boarding gate, the passenger will undergo a last check by the Airline prior to boarding to confirm that nothing has changed throughout the process.
