Flying from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport (KWI).
Kuwait is eight hours behind Melbourne. Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to KWI, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to KWI departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to KWI flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down right on cue.
About Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz to explore Kuwait and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport flight.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Central Kuwait is about 14 kilometres from Kuwait International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport is ج.م. 19,989. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 37,762. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to KWI if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on flight tickets from Melbourne to KWI.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). August is the peak month for travel to Kuwait. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Book a Melbourne to KWI flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kuwait to range from 32ºC to 46ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Kuwait
Start your Kuwait trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Kuwait International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Kuwait Towers, The Grand Mosque of Kuwait City and Mubarakiya - سوق المباركية التاريخي are must-visits when exploring Kuwait.
