Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Riyadh and Kuwait share the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 229 King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, pick the 08:10 Jazeera Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:20 with Saudia.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RUH to KWI flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Kuwait (and then other parts of Kuwait) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Jazeera Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 94.95% of services arriving as planned, Kuwait Airways is the most punctual carrier offering RUH to KWI flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between RUH and KWI include:
King Fahd International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Right now, 56 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 100 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from RUH to KWI by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled 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 across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from RUH to KWI is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Pick up a Kuwait International Airport rental car and discover Kuwait and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Kuwait International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
From Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Kuwait. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 46ºC (115ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to KWI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Kuwait
Al Aḩmadī is just one of the many cities in Kuwait waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kuwait. Around 32 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre, KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC.
Salwa is another well-known destination in Kuwait and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. No journey is complete without dropping by Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11.