Flying from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Around 5 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct London to Kuwait International Airport flight.
Kuwait is three hours ahead of London. Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
With 13 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is the busiest route. Kuwait Airways operates the earliest flight at 10:45am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from LHR to KWI is with British Airways at 10:10pm.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from London to KWI.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When taking off from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Kuwait International Airport with Kuwait Airways.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Kuwait Airways from LHR to KWI.
British Airways is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to KWI with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and KWI include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Kuwait International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Kuwait International Airport, browse these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to KWI flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a flight ticket from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and KWI are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Kuwait International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Book a hotel close to KWI if you're catching a late flight from London to Kuwait International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and see more of Kuwait and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Kuwait International Airport flight.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport to central Kuwait is roughly 14 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
$190 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Kuwait International Airport. Return flights start at $380. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to KWI.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a London to Kuwait International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Be the first to know about deals for flight tickets from London to KWI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Kuwait International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). August is the peak month for travel to Kuwait. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
The warmest month in Kuwait is July, with temperatures ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 46ºC (115ºF). Lock in your London to KWI flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Kuwait International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Kuwait
After booking your flight from London to Kuwait International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuwait:
Your trip to Kuwait should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Kuwait Towers, The Grand Mosque of Kuwait City and Mubarakiya - سوق المباركية التاريخي.