Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Kuwait's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Kuwait one hour behind Muscat.
Flights from MCT to KWI start from 01:40 — the earliest with Oman Air. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Oman Air. Overall, you can choose from 77 weekly Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MCT to KWI flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SalamAir offers direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kuwait — and maybe even more of Kuwait if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with SalamAir on this route.
Oman Air tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MCT to KWI flights, with 85.99% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCT and KWI:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
At the moment, $120 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $207. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MCT to KWI, book your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights departing from Muscat International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of MCT.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MCT:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Kuwait and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Kuwait International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Kuwait. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kuwait. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Muscat International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 46ºC (115ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCT to KWI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Kuwait
Al Aḩmadī is just one of the many places in Kuwait waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kuwait. Around 32 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre, KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC.
Salwa is another sought-after destination in Kuwait and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. No journey is complete without visiting Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11.