Flying from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Jump on a direct Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
With 20 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 1:45am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from IST to KWI is with Kuwait Airways at 11:55pm.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Istanbul to KWI.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) operate out of this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top carrier operates services from IST.
The top choice among passengers flying between IST and KWI is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Istanbul to KWI that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and KWI include:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Trabzon Airport (TZX)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about setting out from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) plane ticket from this hub.
Take a direct flight from Istanbul to KWI with Pegasus. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of SAW.
Pegasus Airlines attracts the most bookings on the SAW to KWI route.
Flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Kuwait International Airport are more likely to reach their destination on time with Pegasus Airlines compared to other carriers.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and KWI are:
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to KWI flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Book a hotel near KWI if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Central Kuwait is around 16 kilometres from Kuwait International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Rs19,544 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs41,817. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Istanbul to KWI by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
January is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Istanbul to KWI.
Find the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Kuwait. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport (KWI), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Istanbul to KWI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC to 48ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kuwait
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kuwait right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Kuwait International Airport:
Kuwait Towers and The Grand Mosque of Kuwait City are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Kuwait itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Arts.
