Travelling from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
Approximately 1 hour 47 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport.
The timezone in Kuwait is UTC+3, which is 1 hour behind Dubai. Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait.
With 167 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is the most popular route. Jazeera Airways operates the earliest flight at 00:10. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from DXB to KWI is with Jazeera Airways at 23:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Dubai to KWI.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) take off from this terminal.
At DXB, you'll find a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport, such as:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Dubai to KWI. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
From central Dubai, DXB is approximately 9 miles away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Want other options for a direct flight from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)? Check out the fares flying out of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
DWC is around 35 miles from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to KWI:
About Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
From Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 58 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Book a one-way ticket from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport from £28 or travel return from just £37. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Dubai to KWI when you book 8 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route are typically at their lowest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Dubai to KWI. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Kuwait in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Kuwait. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Dubai to KWI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 32ºC and 46ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Kuwait
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Kuwait International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kuwait:
Kuwait Towers and Al Hamra Tower are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Kuwait itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Seif Palace.
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