Flying from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Kuwait Airport (KWI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Kuwait is two hours 30 minutes behind Colombo and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
You can take your pick of 19 weekly Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport flights.
Your CMB to KWI flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport, so getting to Kuwait (and then discovering more of Kuwait!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Jazeera Airways on this route.
Jazeera Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates CMB to KWI flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CMB and KWI include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Kuwait Airport (KWI)
Rs30,328 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs81,960. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CMB to KWI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
Of all flights leaving Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, 69% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Colombo to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CMB:
Arriving at Kuwait Airport (KWI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KWI if you're taking a late Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kuwait Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Kuwait and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kuwait Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait Airport to central Kuwait has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuwait Airport (KWI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kuwait in March.
When booking your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuwait Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with the temperature ranging from 32ºC to 48ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to KWI in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 22ºC then.