Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Istanbul and Kuwait share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Take your pick of 118 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 22:25.
To ensure you get on your SAW to KWI flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
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 a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can travel nonstop to Kuwait, Kuwait. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with Jazeera Airways on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier offering SAW to KWI flights, with 79.63% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAW and KWI:
Trabzon Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
At the moment, Rs12,607 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs23,977. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to KWI.
The cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SAW to KWI.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights leaving from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SAW:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
If you're getting in on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near KWI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Kuwait's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Kuwait International Airport around one week before your departure date.
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 roughly 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kuwait. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC to 46ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to KWI in January if you'd rather travel during 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 more of Kuwait. Journey about 32 kilometres south to Al Aḩmadī to check off its popular sights. From Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre to KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Salwa is another essential stop in Kuwait and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. No trip is complete without dropping by Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11.