Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Kuwait is eight hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your MEL to KWI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuwait International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and KWI:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight is $513. A return plane ticket is currently $938. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to KWI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to KWI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuwait International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Pick up a Kuwait International Airport rental car and explore Kuwait and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Kuwait International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuwait International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kuwait. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuwait International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 46ºC (115ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to KWI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kuwait
Kuwait has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Kuwait just waiting to be discovered. About 32 kilometres south of Kuwait, a trip to Al Aḩmadī will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre, KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Kuwait, head for Salwa, about 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11 are the start of reasons to visit.