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KWI Kuwait International Airport

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Kuwait International Airport (KWI) serves Hawalli, about 13 km southwest of Hawalli. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKWI
ICAOOKBK
ServesHawalli
From centre13 km
Non-stop57
Airlines42
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Elevation63 m

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The airport in numbers

Kuwait International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kuwait International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 15M passengers in 2019.

Passengers / year
15M
as of 2019
Elevation
63 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2007–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Kuwait International Airport to Hawalli

The airport is about 13 km southwest of Hawalli, about 28 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~28 minmetered
Private transfer~28 minfixed upfront
Car rental~28 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KWI to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Kuwait City16 km33 min—
Al Jahra33 km46 min—
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Which way suits you from Kuwait International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kuwait ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kuwait International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 57 destinations, operated by 42 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Kuwait Airways · Jazeera Airways · Egyptair · Iran Air · Saudi Arabian Airlines · Nas Air · Iran Aseman Airlines · Pakistan International Airlines · Biman Bangladesh Airlines · Air France

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kuwait International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kuwait International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Kuwait shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

Other options near Hawalli

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kuwait International Airport to the centre of Hawalli?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 13 km southwest of Hawalli, about 28 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Kuwait International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Kuwait International Airport to Hawalli?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Kuwait International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kuwait International Airport?
About 57 destinations, including Dammam, Alexandria, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi. 42 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kuwait International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kuwait International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kuwait International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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