Airport guide
Kuwait International AirportIATA code KWI
Kuwait International Airport (KWI/OKBK) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Kuwait, Kuwait in Asia. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Kuwait, Kuwait
- Codes
- KWI · OKKK
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuwait
- Region
- Asia
Kuwait International Airport (KWI/OKBK) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Kuwait, Kuwait in Asia. Operating on Asia/Kuwait local time at coordinates 29.240°, 47.970°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Kuwait, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Kuwait International Airport details
- IATA code
- KWI
- ICAO code
- OKKK
- From OurAirports
- City
- Kuwait
- Country
- Kuwait
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuwait
- Coordinates
- 29.224°, 47.970°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 4 Sept 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Kuwait International Airport’s own pages.
KWI airport facts
- Size class
- Large airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 63 m (206 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Passengers, 2019
- 15.4 million
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026), citing dgca.gov.kw (opens in a new tab)
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport ABD · 130 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at KWI
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
3 open runways, all lit. Longest 16/34: 4,580 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,580 m15,026 ft | 60 m | asphalt | Lit |
| 15L/33R | 3,500 m11,483 ft | 45 m | asphalt | Lit |
| 15R/33L | 3,400 m11,155 ft | 45 m | concrete | Lit |
Airlines and destinations from KWI
Source: Travelpayouts fare data, 5 Oct 2026 — destinations where travellers found a nonstop fare from KWI in the days before that date. Not a complete or live schedule.
Nonstop fares from KWI to 39 destinations in 22 countries, on 8 airlines.
Airlines named on the fares
- J9Jazeera Airways17 destinations
- KUKuwait Airways15 destinations
- SMAir Cairo2 destinations
- G9Air Arabia1 destination
- E5Air Arabia Egypt1 destination
- IXAir India Express1 destination
- XYFlynas1 destination
- PCPegasus Airlines1 destination
The airline on a fare can be the seller of a codeshare flown by a partner. Linked names are matched to Originfacts airline pages by code and name; others are shown as the fare data names them.
Destinations by country
- India (8)
- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai, New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram
- Egypt (5)
- Alexandria, Asyut, Cairo, Luxor, Sohag
- United Arab Emirates (4)
- Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah
- Saudi Arabia (2)
- Jeddah, Riyadh
- Thailand (2)
- Bangkok, Phuket
- United Kingdom (2)
- London, Manchester
- Azerbaijan (1)
- Baku
- Bahrain (1)
- Manama
- Bangladesh (1)
- Dhaka
- China (1)
- Guangzhou
- Ethiopia (1)
- Addis Ababa
- Georgia (1)
- Tbilisi
- Italy (1)
- Milan
- Morocco (1)
- Casablanca
- Nepal (1)
- Kathmandu
- Pakistan (1)
- Lahore
- Philippines (1)
- Manila
- Qatar (1)
- Doha
- Russia (1)
- Moscow
- Sri Lanka (1)
- Colombo
- Switzerland (1)
- Geneva
- Turkiye (1)
- Istanbul
Check schedules with the airline or Kuwait International Airport before you book.
Routes from KWI
Originfacts does not track any routes from KWI yet, so no route records are listed here. Destinations with nonstop fares are listed under Airlines and destinations above. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport’s own site.
Airlines with a hub at KWI
Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026): airlines whose “airline hub” property names KWI, with no end date and not recorded as dissolved. Community-edited; hubs change.
Terminals, transport and parking at KWI
Terminals
The airport operator publishes direction maps for Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5, and floor plans for Terminal 1 (ground and first floor). Its website does not say which airlines use which terminal, so check your airline or the flight display before you travel.[1],[2]
The airport’s car services directory can be filtered by Terminal 1 to Terminal 4. Its entries show, for example, a Behbehani Group desk at Terminal 1 and a Budget desk at Terminal 4, public area, landside (arrivals).[3]
Taxis and buses to and from the airport
The airport publishes a taxi fare list by destination area, in Kuwaiti dinars. It starts at 4KD for Aldajeej and Air Cargo, includes 8KD for an area covering Kuwait City and Salmiya, and reaches 20KD for Alabdelli, Alsalmi, Alnuwaseeb and Alsabeya. The page shows no date for these fares, so they are the fares on the airport’s page on 5 October 2026; check before you travel.[4]
Kuwait Public Transport Company buses serve the airport on three lines, 13, 99 and 501. The airport’s page says the buses run from 04:30 to 23:45 and lists a fare of 250 fils for lines 13 and 501.[4]
The airport also has an Airport Limousine service, with a counter service for arrivals.[5]
Meet and assist services
The Maraheb meet and assist service is available in the arrival and departure halls. The airport page lists a charge of 7.000 KD for one passenger for either a meet and assist from the arrival gate to the arrival hall or a check-in escort to the gate, with no date shown, so this is the price on the page on 5 October 2026. Reservations can be made online or by calling 24718000.[6]
A separate Hala Kuwait meet and assist service lists wheelchair assistance among its other services. Bookings are made at www.pearlassist.com or by email to Kuwait@pearlassist.com.[7]
Lounges
The Pearl Lounge is open to First and Business class travellers and to other passengers who wish to pay to use it, and the airport says it is serviced round the clock. It has a children’s play area and restrooms with showers and amenities.[7]
The airport describes the Dasman Lounge as reserved for first- and business class travellers. The Maraheb price list nonetheless lists Dasman Lounge usage at 9.000 KD for one passenger (price on the page on 5 October 2026), so confirm eligibility when you book.[6],[7]
Checked against Kuwait International Airport’s and the transport operators’ own pages on 5 Oct 2026. Fares, timetables and facilities change; confirm on the linked source before you travel.
Climate at KWI, month by month
Source: NASA POWER (opens in a new tab) daily values for 2016–2025 at 29.24°, 47.97° (MERRA-2 reanalysis grid, about 50 km cells), averaged by Originfacts. Modelled, not airport weather-station readings.
Warmest: July (average high 44°C). Coolest: January (19°C high, 11°C low). Wettest: April (10 mm); driest: September (0 mm).
| Month | High | Low | Temperature range | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C | 11°C | 1 mm | |
| Feb | 21°C | 12°C | 2 mm | |
| Mar | 26°C | 16°C | 3 mm | |
| Apr | 32°C | 21°C | 10 mm | |
| May | 38°C | 27°C | 2 mm | |
| Jun | 42°C | 31°C | 0 mm | |
| Jul | 44°C | 33°C | 0 mm | |
| Aug | 43°C | 33°C | 0 mm | |
| Sep | 41°C | 30°C | 0 mm | |
| Oct | 35°C | 25°C | 1 mm | |
| Nov | 27°C | 19°C | 3 mm | |
| Dec | 21°C | 13°C | 4 mm |
Airports near Kuwait
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
- AbadanAbadan AirportABD127 km
- BasraBasra International AirportBSR148 km
- Bandar MahshahrMahshahr AirportMRX185 km
- QaisumahQaisumah AirportAQI207 km
- AhwazAhwaz AirportAWZ245 km
- NasiriyahNasiriyah AirportXNH262 km
- BushehrBushehr AirportBUZ280 km
- DammamKing Fahd International AirportDMM357 km
- DezfulDezful AirportDEF358 km
Kuwait International Airport: common questions
Where is Kuwait International Airport?
Kuwait International Airport serves Kuwait, Kuwait. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 29.224°, 47.970°.
What are the airport codes for Kuwait International Airport?
The IATA code is KWI and the ICAO code is OKKK.
What time zone is KWI in?
Kuwait International Airport is in the Asia/Kuwait time zone.
What is the official website of Kuwait International Airport?
The airport’s official website is kuwait-airport.com.kw/Index_e.htm. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
How many runways does Kuwait International Airport have?
OurAirports lists 3 open runways at KWI: 16/34 (4,580 m (15,026 ft), asphalt); 15L/33R (3,500 m (11,483 ft), asphalt); 15R/33L (3,400 m (11,155 ft), concrete).
Where can you fly nonstop from KWI?
Travelpayouts fare data retrieved 5 Oct 2026 showed nonstop fares from KWI to 39 destinations in 22 countries, the most in India (8), Egypt (5) and United Arab Emirates (4). That reflects fares travellers found, not a complete or live schedule.
How many passengers use Kuwait International Airport?
Wikidata records 15.4 million passengers for 2019, the latest year it holds.
Which airlines have a hub at KWI?
Wikidata lists KWI as a hub of Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and Wataniya Airways.
What is the weather like at KWI through the year?
NASA POWER averages for 2016–2025 put the warmest month at July (average high 44°C, low 33°C) and the coolest at January (19°C / 11°C); April is the wettest (10 mm) and September the driest (0 mm).
What is the elevation of Kuwait International Airport?
OurAirports gives KWI’s elevation as 63 m (206 ft) above sea level.
How much is a taxi from Kuwait airport?
The airport lists fares by destination area, from 4KD for Aldajeej and Air Cargo to 20KD for Alabdelli, Alsalmi, Alnuwaseeb and Alsabeya. The area including Kuwait City and Salmiya is listed at 8KD. The page shows no date, so check before you travel.
Which buses go to Kuwait airport?
Kuwait Public Transport Company lines 13, 99 and 501 serve the airport, running from 04:30 to 23:45 according to the airport’s page. Lines 13 and 501 are listed at 250 fils.
Can I pay to use a lounge at Kuwait airport?
Yes. The Pearl Lounge is open to other passengers who wish to pay, and it is serviced round the clock according to the airport.
How do I book meet and assist at Kuwait airport?
For Maraheb services, book online or call 24718000. For Hala Kuwait meet and assist, book at www.pearlassist.com or email Kuwait@pearlassist.com.
How many terminals does Kuwait airport list?
The airport publishes direction maps for Terminals 1 to 5, but its website does not say which airlines use each one.
Sources
Terminals, transport and parking were checked by hand against the numbered sources below on 5 Oct 2026. Every other section comes from the dataset listed, with its date where the dataset has one.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record4 Sept 2026
- Official websiteWikidata record (official website property) (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q527157 (opens in a new tab) — CC05 Oct 2026
- Nonstop destinations, airlines on faresTravelpayouts Data API (Aviasales fare cache) — fares found, not a complete or live schedule5 Oct 2026
- ClimateNASA POWER (opens in a new tab) daily data (MERRA-2 reanalysis), averaged by Originfacts2016–2025
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportChecked by hand: numbered sources below5 Oct 2026
- [1]Kuwait International Airport: Airport Directions — Kuwait International Airport (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
- [2]Kuwait International Airport: Terminal Maps — Kuwait International Airport (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
- [3]Kuwait International Airport: Cars Services (Rental & Parking) — Kuwait International Airport (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
- [4]Kuwait International Airport: Airport Taxies & Buses — Kuwait International Airport (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
- [5]Kuwait International Airport: Airport Limousine — Kuwait International Airport (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
- [6]Kuwait International Airport: Maraheb Services — Kuwait International Airport (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
- [7]Kuwait International Airport: Hospitality Services — Kuwait International Airport (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)