Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait International Airport lies about 16 kilometers south of Kuwait City, serving as the country's sole commercial gateway and primary international airport. Originally opened in 1962 on the site of an earlier airfield dating to the late 1920s, the facility has grown alongside Kuwait's emergence as a regional financial center and remains the principal point of entry for the Gulf state.
About Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait International Airport lies about 16 kilometers south of Kuwait City, serving as the country's sole commercial gateway and primary international airport. Originally opened in 1962 on the site of an earlier airfield dating to the late 1920s, the facility has grown alongside Kuwait's emergence as a regional financial center and remains the principal point of entry for the Gulf state.
The airport operates several passenger facilities, including the main terminal, a dedicated Sheikh Saad terminal handling general aviation and select carriers, and Terminal 4 used by Kuwait Airways. A new Terminal 2, designed by Foster + Partners, is under construction to significantly expand capacity. The airport has two parallel runways oriented roughly northwest to southeast and operates around the clock.
Overview
Kuwait International Airport lies about 16 kilometers south of Kuwait City, serving as the country's sole commercial gateway and primary international airport. Originally opened in 1962 on the site of an earlier airfield dating to the late 1920s, the facility has grown alongside Kuwait's emergence as a regional financial center and remains the principal point of entry for the Gulf state.
Airlines
Kuwait Airways, the national flag carrier, maintains its main hub here, while low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways is also based at the airport and operates an extensive regional network. Major Gulf carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Saudia serve Kuwait alongside Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, and several South Asian carriers connecting expatriate communities.
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FAQ
Kuwait International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait, Kuwait (Asia), at coordinates 29.240°, 47.970°.
- Its IATA code is KWI and its ICAO code is OKBK.
- Kuwait International Airport serves Kuwait, Kuwait. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Kuwait International Airport operates on Asia/Kuwait local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Kuwait International Airport sits at latitude 29.240° and longitude 47.970°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from KWI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for KWI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from KWI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Use the flight search on this page to compare live fares from Kuwait International Airport. Prices vary by day of the week and how far ahead you book, so comparing a few nearby dates usually surfaces a cheaper option.