Travelling from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Basra and Kuwait are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BSR to KWI flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Basra International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BSR and KWI:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Currently, Rs115,131 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Basra International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs105,143. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BSR to KWI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Basra International Airport to Kuwait International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BSR to KWI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Basra International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Handy information about Basra International Airport (BSR)
Basra International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 86.43% of flights that take off from BSR arrive at their destination without delay.
Basra International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Basra. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your flight from Basra International Airport to Kuwait International Airport off to a relaxed start. Only a short drive from BSR, book a night at Basrah International Airport Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Basra International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Kuwait's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Kuwait International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Kuwait. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Basra International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kuwait in April.
The warmest month in Kuwait is July, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC and 46ºC. Lock in your flights from Basra International Airport to Kuwait International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BSR to KWI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Kuwait
You've seen Kuwait, now it's time to discover other parts of Kuwait. Journey about 32 kilometres south to Al Aḩmadī to tick off its leading attractions. From Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre to KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC, there's plenty to keep you busy.
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.
