How to find cheap flights to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
$605 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Kuwait International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to KWI, the lowest fare is $405.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Kuwait, where Kuwait International Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to secure an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Kuwait. This will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different fares.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kuwait International Airport.
Best time to go to Kuwait
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Kuwait.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to KWI, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to KWI. It's the perfect time to see Kuwait at its busiest and best.
December is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kuwait then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Kuwait is warmest in July, with averages of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 48ºC (118ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? June is the driest month in Kuwait.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around two days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Kuwait in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Kuwait International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Consider booking your KWI plane ticket with Yemenia. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 100% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
The timezone at KWI is UTC+3.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to KWI. Book a room at one of these stays near Kuwait International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Flights departing from Kuwait International Airport reach their destination on schedule 65% of the time. This figure tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Kuwait from Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
KWI is about 16 kilometres from central Kuwait.
Once you've touched down from your flight to KWI, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
The ride when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Kuwait has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Kuwait highlights
Jump off your flight to Kuwait and head directly for these must-visit attractions:
Kuwait Towers: The perfect spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 3 kilometres northeast of the city centre.
Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Arts: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 8 kilometres southeast of the centre of Kuwait.
How to get to Al Aḩmadī from Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Off to the nearby city of Al Aḩmadī? It's about 32 kilometres from KWI. Allow around 30 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Ar Riqqah
About 16 kilometres away, Ar Riqqah is another city that's not far from Kuwait International Airport. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to make the trip on public transport from KWI.
It'll take you 25 minutes or so to drive to Ar Riqqah.
