Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City (AUH–KWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUH–KWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Jazeera Airways lead the route. The flight covers 528 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: MU | 14 | 320, 789 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | MU |
| J9 Jazeera Airways | 7 | 320 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kuwait City from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→KWI | AAN→KWI | DXB→KWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 62 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 6 | 63 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 50m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · KWI: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Kuwait City.
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.
AUH–KWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to KWI
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Jazeera Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUH to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to KWI is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 528 miles (849 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain, King Fahd and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al Ain (AAN), Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).