Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City (AUH–KWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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528 mi airlines 7/wk
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EY1380
EY Etihad
320
9:00 AM
+04 TA
9:55 AM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY652
EY Etihad
320
4:10 AM
+03 T1
6:55 AM
+04
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY1381
EY Etihad
320
10:35 AM
+03 T1
1:15 PM
+04
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 528 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

AUH–KWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 528 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–KWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 7 320 1h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to KWI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to KWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
631
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kuwait City from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Kuwait International Airport.
Metric AUH→KWI DXB→KWI
Distance from AUH 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Kuwait International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kuwait City is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · KWI: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Kuwait City.
Distance & Flight Time
528 mi / 849 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Kuwait visa-free for up to 3 months under the GCC freedom of movement agreement. No pre-registration or visa is required. National ID cards are also accepted for entry in lieu of a passport for GCC nationals.

Standard GCC customs rules apply. Alcohol import is prohibited. Declare cash over KWD 3,000 or equivalent.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–KWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City route.
Route details
Distance528 mi / 849 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: KWI
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to KWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Kuwait International Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 528 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AUH to KWI. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAM, DEL, DAC, BAH, CCJ, COK, MAA, JED, AMD, BOM, FCO, DXB, BKK, HYD and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kuwait City is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from KWI to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to KWI

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to KWI ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 528 miles (849 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DAM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).