Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Kuwait Airport (KWI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Kuwait Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Riyadh and Kuwait share the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 50 weekly Riyadh Airport to Kuwait Airport flights.
For a stress-free 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 board your RUH to KWI flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Kuwait Airport, so getting to Kuwait (and then seeing more parts of Kuwait!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Jazeera Airways.
Kuwait Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates RUH to KWI flights. An exceptional 82.99% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Kuwait Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and KWI:
Hamad International Airport
Dammam Airport
Bahrain Airport
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RUH land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Kuwait Airport, check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a quick drive from RUH.
Arriving at Kuwait Airport (KWI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riyadh Airport to Kuwait Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kuwait Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Kuwait's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Kuwait Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Kuwait Airport (KWI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Kuwait Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kuwait in March.
Book your flight from Riyadh Airport to Kuwait Airport for July if you want to go to Kuwait during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 48ºC (118ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to KWI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.