SkyJet Airlines
A short-lived Ugandan airline that operated regional passenger services from Entebbe using a Boeing 737-200 before ceasing operations in 2009.
About SkyJet Airlines
SkyJet Airlines, formally Skyjet Aviation (Uganda) Limited and commonly documented as Skyjet Uganda, was a privately owned Ugandan carrier headquartered in Kampala. Established in 2003 with an initial focus on cargo, it began scheduled passenger operations in February 2009. The airline was independent rather than Uganda’s national carrier and remained active for only a brief period.
Entebbe International Airport was SkyJet Airlines’ operating base. Its principal scheduled passenger service linked Entebbe with Juba, now the capital of South Sudan. Khartoum was advertised as a further destination, while Cairo and several other African and Middle Eastern markets appeared in expansion plans. The airline did not develop those ambitions into a substantial scheduled network before suspending flights.
The carrier’s confirmed operating fleet centered on a Boeing 737-200 Advanced, a classic narrow-body jet widely used by African airlines of that era. It was configured for conventional passenger service on regional sectors. Additional Boeing 737 and 767 aircraft were discussed or reported in planning, but there is insufficient evidence that they entered regular SkyJet Airlines service.
SkyJet Airlines was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. No established frequent-flyer programme is documented, which was unsurprising for a small operator with a limited network and only a few months of scheduled passenger activity. Travellers therefore could not rely on alliance benefits, reciprocal lounge access or mileage earning through a major global airline partnership.
The airline’s clearest strength was its direct Entebbe–Juba connection at a time when regional links were comparatively limited. Its principal weakness was operational and financial fragility: services were suspended in April 2009 amid reported fuel-payment difficulties and a shareholder dispute, with the airline formally recorded as having ceased operations by June. SkyJet Airlines is defunct, so current flight searches using the SkyJet name or M8 code may refer to a different carrier.
Good to know
Flying with SkyJet Airlines — what to expect
Airline Is Defunct
SkyJet Airlines of Uganda ceased operating in 2009. It does not currently sell tickets or operate scheduled flights.
Check Airline Identity
The M8 code has been associated with a separate SkyJet-branded carrier in the Philippines, while the historical Ugandan operator is generally documented under another code. Confirm the operating airline carefully when viewing older records.
Limited Historical Network
The airline’s best-documented scheduled passenger route was between Entebbe and Juba. Other destinations were advertised or planned, but the network did not mature before operations ended.
Historical Fleet
SkyJet Airlines operated a Boeing 737-200 Advanced on its regional passenger service. Cabin layouts, baggage rules and onboard provisions from that short operating period should not be treated as current travel information.
No Loyalty Programme
No established frequent-flyer programme or global-alliance membership is documented for the Ugandan carrier. Historical flights therefore offered none of the usual alliance-wide mileage or status benefits.
Route network
Popular routes operated by SkyJet Airlines
Notable destinations on SkyJet Airlines's network.
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Reviews of SkyJet Airlines
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Terrible service!!!!
This airline is terrible!!! They cancelled the flight and just refunded the minimum. They don’t reply back to my emails even after 6 months!!! They go against the law by not refunding properly their customers. I should never have booked them. Real mistake
Posted September 2020 by Sophie B, London
Bumpy ride and plane is very old
Plane is visibly old... I was scared that the plane might have metal fatigue from the looks of it. Further, our ride to Coron was very bumpy. Won't fly with Skyjet again Philippine Airlines or Cebu Pac are better options
Posted March 2020 by Fatima B, Pasay
Had no bad experience on this airline!
Much better than Airswift! smooth travel and ok staffs. Unfortunately they dont have flights to El Nido.
Posted March 2020 by ms.anna, Norway
Horrible airline
The gate was still open and people were boarding the plane but they wouldn’t let us check in. There wasn’t a single person at the desk to help people. No one did anything about it to help us out as we were delayed from a previous flight. A lady came to “help”… See more us but did nothing and continued to say that she had left the check in desk so there was nothing she could do. Useless and unhelpful.
See lessPosted February 2020 by Jacqui S, Sandringham
A rowboat would be a more reliable form of transportation...
Flights are consistently delayed with no concern for customers. Our original flight from Manila to Coron was delayed 2 hours so when we asked for an earlier return flight to ensure we made out connection in Manila, we were told we need to pay a 4000 peso fee.… See more When we asked if we could be refunded the fee due to the airline's incompetence, we were told that our flight was on time and there was nothing they could do. Skyjet is barely a company and it seems they make a majority of their money from screwing over it's customers. If I could give them 0 stars, I would gladly do it. AVOID!!!!
See lessPosted February 2020 by Connor C
Cheap airline
Our flight was one of the many which was affected by the Taal volcanic eruption. The volcano erupted on the 12th of January, and our flight was on the 13th. We kept an eye on the news all night to see whether our flight will be cancelled. Our flight was at… See more 10.30am, but from 3am we have been ringing the airline to see if they have any update on whether this will be cancelled. Their office in Manila could not be reached. I tried contacting them on facebook because they seem to be posting promotional adverts even at early hours of the morning. But just like the landline, no one was available to answer. We tried ringing the airport terminal, and we were told that all flights up to 11am will be cancelled, so we stayed at home for further update. We managed to get hold of someone from Skyjet at 8.15am. When I asked why was there no one answering their phone, the man I spoke with has said their office dont open until 8am. Bearing in mind that there was a natural disaster which could potentially affect the flights, they did not think of assigning someone to assist their worried passengers. Fortunately, we managed to get to the airport on time. To be fair, once we got to the airport, the airline personnels were very accommodating and friendly. It was a shame because their customer service was really good up until the disaster happened. Perhaps they should consider assigning someone to assist passenger in times like these. It is a shame because their service is actually very good
See lessPosted January 2020 by vida turingan, Littlehampton
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FAQ
SkyJet Airlines — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because the Ugandan SkyJet Airlines is defunct, any current result should be checked carefully to confirm the airline’s identity.
- No current carry-on allowance applies because SkyJet Airlines no longer operates. Travellers encountering the SkyJet name on a booking should verify the actual operating carrier and follow that airline’s published baggage rules.
- SkyJet Airlines currently flies to no destinations because it is defunct. During its brief passenger operation, its clearly documented scheduled network was centered on the Entebbe–Juba route.
- The longest clearly documented scheduled passenger sector in SkyJet Airlines’ brief operation was Entebbe–Juba. Longer services involving Khartoum or Cairo were advertised or planned, but their regular operation is not sufficiently established.
- The Ugandan carrier’s best-documented scheduled passenger service connected Entebbe with Juba. Khartoum and other destinations were advertised or planned, but SkyJet Airlines no longer operates.
- SkyJet Airlines was based at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. The carrier ceased operations in 2009, so Entebbe is its historical rather than current hub.
- SkyJet Airlines tickets are no longer sold because the Ugandan carrier ceased operations in 2009. For travel between Entebbe and Juba, compare current operators and flexible dates instead.
- Entebbe International Airport was the airline’s principal departure point, with Juba also served on its core regional route. There are no current SkyJet Airlines departures from either airport.