Flying from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kuwait Airport to Vienna Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Kuwait.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your KWI to VIE flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Vienna (and then seeing more of Austria!) is a breeze with Kuwait Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Kuwait Airport to Vienna Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Kuwait Airways on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuwait Airport to Vienna Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KWI and VIE:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
$232 is the best price for a one-way Kuwait Airport to Vienna Airport flight. A return flight starts from $429. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from KWI to VIE, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Kuwait Airport to Vienna Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Kuwait Airport (KWI)
When it comes to Kuwait Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Kuwait Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near KWI? If you're catching an early flight from Kuwait Airport to Vienna Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kuwait Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Grab a Vienna Airport rental car and discover Vienna and beyond with your own set of wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Vienna Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuwait Airport to Vienna Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Vienna based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuwait Airport to Vienna Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KWI to VIE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Austria you should also see. About 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Linz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without experiencing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).