Flying from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): What you need to know
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) leaving from here.
Around 6 hours is how long you'll be in the air on a direct London to Kuwait International Airport flight.
The timezone in Kuwait is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Choose from 10 direct services each week. Kuwait Airways operates a 10:45am departure between LHR and KWI.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to KWI.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) take off from this terminal.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Kuwait International Airport with Kuwait Airways.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Kuwait Airways from LHR to KWI.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Kuwait Airways.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to KWI leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
LHR is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Kuwait International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Kuwait International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KWI flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices and access to cheaper fares. When jetting off from London Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to KWI:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Kuwait International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a dependable starting point for your trip.
About Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
If you have a late flight from London to Kuwait International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near KWI:
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your London to Kuwait International Airport flight.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
From Kuwait International Airport, central Kuwait is around 16 kms (10 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Currently, £105 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kuwait International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £225. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from London to KWI, book your plane ticket one month before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap London to Kuwait International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to KWI.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from London to Kuwait International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Kuwait. July is when most people book flights from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Kuwait is July, with temperatures ranging between 32ºC and 48ºC. Lock in your London to KWI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Kuwait International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 22ºC.
More about Kuwait
Once you've booked your flight from London to Kuwait International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuwait:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Kuwait when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Kuwait Towers followed by The Grand Mosque of Kuwait City and Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Arts.