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Kuwait Airport

General information

Kuwait Airport is a big airport in the Middle East, home to the airlines Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways. Currently, the airport has two runways and three terminals (T1, T4 and T5).

Location

Where is Kuwait Airport situated?

The airport is located south of the city. Highway 50 connects the airport to the centre of Kuwait City.

How many terminals does Kuwait Airport have?

Kuwait Airport has three terminals known as Terminal 1, Terminal 4 (Kuwait Airways, opened in 2018) and Terminal 5 (Jazeera Airways, opened in 2018). Terminal 1 is the largest terminal of Kuwait Airport. In 2024, the super modern Terminal 2 will open south of Terminal 1.

Airport Map


Transportation

Car

The distance from Kuwait Airport to the centre of Kuwait City is 18 kilometres. By car, it takes 30 minutes to get to the centre of Kuwait City.

From KWI Airport to Kuwait City City centre by Car
18 km
30 min

Travel by car

Public transport

It is possible to travel to and from Kuwait Airport by public transport. Visit the Kuwait Airport transportation page for the possibilities.

Public transport

Bus services

You can also choose for an airport express bus service at Kuwait Airport. Learn more about your travel options, travel time and where to buy tickets.

Bus services

Taxi transfer

A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Kuwait Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Kuwait City is about KWD 7.-. Book your taxi at Kuwait Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.

From KWI Airport to Kuwait City City centre by Taxi
18 km
30 min
KWD 7.-

Book a taxi

Car rental

At Kuwait Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Hertz, Avis, National (Enterprise Holdings), Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Budget and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.

Airport parking

Kuwait Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!

Book your parking space

At the airport

Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Kuwait Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Kuwait Airport.

Services

Flights

Departures and arrivals

Looking for departure times and/or arrival times? Find the latest flight status information for flights departing from and arriving at Kuwait Airport.

Flight tickets

Looking for a cheap flight? Use our flight search engine to find and book cheap flights from and to the airport.

Which airlines fly from and to Kuwait Airport?

We offer you a list of airlines at Kuwait Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:

  • Kuwait Airways
  • Jazeera Airways
  • IndiGo
  • British Airways
  • Emirates

Accommodations

Hotels near the airport

Looking for the best hotels near Kuwait Airport? We have selected the best hotels near the airport in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.

luxury

Grand Hyatt Kuwait, Kuwait

Located in Kuwait and with Kuwait International Fairground reachable within 8.5 km, Grand Hyatt Kuwait provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

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Crowne Plaza Kuwait Al Thuraya City, an IHG Hotel, Kuwait

Only a 5-minute drive from Kuwait International Airport, Crowne Plaza Kuwait Al Thuraya City offers free WiFi throughout the entire property. It features an Aquatonic Pool and a fitness centre.

family

Delta Hotel Apartments, Kuwait

Boasting a heated pool and pool views, Delta Hotel Apartments is located in Kuwait. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Hotels in Kuwait City

Looking for the best hotels in Kuwait City? We have selected the best hotels in the city in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.

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Grand Majestic Hotel Kuwait, Kuwait

A 7-minute walk from Liberation Tower, Grand Majestic Hotel Kuwait is set in Kuwait and provides air-conditioned rooms. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Serves a variety of fresh and delicious dishes for you to enjoy.

family

Al Kout Beach Hotel, Kuwait

Situated in Kuwait, 26 km from Kuwait International Fairground, Al Kout Beach Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.

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Marina Hotel, Kuwait

The Marina Hotel offers 5-star luxury rooms overlooking Kuwait Bay, just a 10-minute drive from Kuwait city centre. It features 2 outdoor pools, a spa and its own private beach. All the Marina’s rooms are bright and spacious.

Things to do

It is possible to book tours in the city and near Kuwait Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!

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Reviews

  1 review

Have you visited Kuwait Airport lately? So far, 1 airport passenger has written an airport review about Kuwait Airport and gave a score of 2 out of 5. Provide other airport travellers with essential airport information and tell us about your airport experience.

Latest airport review

Keido Kurberg
15 hours ago
★★☆☆☆

Let me tell you about my experience in the Kuwait International Airport so that you could draw your conclusions.
My flight arrived around 4 AM, and next flight was to depart at 7:40 PM. So, I had some time to check-in for my next flight. As my next flight was carried out by Jazeera Airways, I thought I could check-in online. Unfortunately, their website didn't provide the check-in service, and the app missed my country from the list. So, I found the information center and asked their help on how to check-in. They kindly pointed me towards the Transfer Desk. I asked the same from them, and they said they will help me to check-in. But then they noticed that I have more than 6 hours to my next flight. They told me that I cannot stay in the airport terminal for that long, and I have to book hotel right away. I argued that I cannot go outside of the airport because I don't have a visa. They replied I can book a room in the airport hotel. I managed to find the hotel's website, but the booking was impossible because the feature wasn't implemented yet. So, I went back to the information center to ask about it. Of course then we went back to the Transfer Desk where they told me they will organise the transportation to the hotel within half an hour. That half an hour wait turned into 2 hours wait before they had time to deal with it. Also, I had no more information about my check-in.
So, now they deported me to the hotel. I found an article https://www.kuwaitairport.gov.kw/en/shopping-and-relax/relax/airport-hotels/ which stated that between flights the booking of the room will be free of charge but the receptionist said it doesn't apply to my flight as my arrival flight and departure flight were operated by different companies, and therefore I have to pay for my stay myself. So, they asked 34 Kuwait Dinars from me, it's over €100, and it did upset my budget.
So, it was 8 AM by the time I walked into the room, having been no smarter about my check-in, nor what and how long was I supposed to wait in there. I thought that 6 hours before the departure of the flight would be a good time to leave. Around 2 PM I went back to the lobby to ask about how much longer should I wait for. The reply I received was: "Someone comes to pick you up around 5:30 PM". So, I went back to enjoy my lovely room. Luckily, there was enough water laying around so I could quench my thirst. So, by 5:30 PM I came back down to the lobby, the receptionist's first reaction was: "Somebody will come to call you!" Then I pointed out to him that it's about 2 hours until the departure of my flight.
So, by that time I had been in that hotel over 9 hours, no meals nor no place in the vicinity where to buy something edible. And now I was getting anxious about them making me miss my flight.
So, finally, about 75 minutes before the departure of my flight someone came to pick me up, to transport me to the doors of Jazeera's terminal area, but I still didn't had my boarding pass. Luckily, from this point on everything went smoothly.
I booked my flight via Kiwi.com who stated that they don't have any information, neither from the airlines nor from the airport that they are not allowing the passenger to stay at the airport for more than 6 hours.
In conclusion, the experience was "very exciting. The excitement of being coerced, robbed, kidnapped, deported, forgotten, and starved, is definitely worth something, " but personally I wouldn't pay over €100 for this kind of experience. I wouldn't recommend anyone to stay in Kuwait International Airport for longer than 6 hours if easy transit is a priority.

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