Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the main airports in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Kuala Lumpur to KWI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Kuala Lumpur to KWI with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers between KUL and KWI include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The distance from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL is about 64 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a convenient hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Break up your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and KWI include:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in about 1 hour and 32 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 27 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to KWI, stay in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
About Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Consider booking a hotel close to KWI if you're taking a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
From Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 58 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport from RM902 or travel return from just RM1,661. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to lock in cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to KWI. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a wider choice of departure times and travel dates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Kuwait, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Kuwait. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur to KWI sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 32ºC and 46ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 8ºC and 21ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport.
More about Kuwait
After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuwait International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuwait:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Kuwait Towers, Al Hamra Tower and Seif Palace are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Kuwait itinerary.
Complete your Kuwait trip with a car rental
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