Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport is 6 hours 15 minutes.
Kuwait is three hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of 26 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport flights. The 10:45 departure with Kuwait Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 22:20.
Leave enough time to make your LHR to KWI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Kuwait (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Kuwait!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates LHR to KWI flights. A dependable 86.21% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and KWI include:
Cairo International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
ج.م. 9,260 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 15,691. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from LHR to KWI, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Consider booking a hotel near KWI if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kuwait and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kuwait International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Kuwait. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kuwait in April.
The warmest month in Kuwait is July, with temperatures ranging between 32ºC and 46ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to KWI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Kuwait
Kuwait is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Kuwait just waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south of Kuwait, a trip to Al Aḩmadī will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre, KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC.
Salwa is another sought-after destination in Kuwait and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. No journey is complete without seeing Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11.