Bengaluru to Kuwait City (BLR–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.
BLR–KWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jazeera Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,202 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J9 Jazeera Airways | 2 | 32N | 5h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kuwait City from Bengaluru
| Metric | BLR→KWI | MAA→KWI | CCJ→KWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLR | – | 166 mi | 185 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Flight time | 5h 5m | 5h 10m | 5h 30m |
Travel Essentials
BLR: IST · KWI: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Bengaluru, it's 3.5:00 PM in Kuwait City.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait. Tourist visas are available through the Kuwait eVisa portal at evisa.moi.gov.kw, costing KWD 3 (about $10) for a single-entry 30-day stay. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. Visa on arrival is not available for Indian nationals. Work and family visit visas require sponsorship from a Kuwaiti resident or employer and are processed through the Ministry of Interior.
Required documents for the eVisa include a passport valid for at least 6 months with one blank page, a passport-sized photo, confirmed hotel reservation, return ticket, and proof of financial means. The eVisa is linked to your passport electronically, but print a copy to show at check-in. Work visa applicants must pass a medical examination at an approved center in India before departure, including tests for HIV, hepatitis B, and tuberculosis.
Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Hyderabad, and several other Indian cities to Kuwait City (KWI) run 3 to 5 hours. Air India Express, IndiGo, Kuwait Airways, and Jazeera Airways operate daily frequencies. Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD), the highest-valued currency unit in the world, trading at roughly 0.31 KWD per $1. No mandatory vaccinations, but a valid yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from an endemic country. Alcohol is completely prohibited in Kuwait.
Namma Metro's Yellow Line (RV Road to Bommasandra, with airport extension) opened in phases; confirm current operational status and fares before travel. BMTC Vayu Vajra (Big10) airport buses run from multiple city points for INR 250–320 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.Ola and Uber from the city centre to the airport cost INR 600–1,000 and take 45–75 minutes in normal traffic. Bengaluru is notorious for severe traffic congestion, especially on Bellary Road and the BIAL access road; allow substantial buffer time during peak hours (08:00–10:30 and 17:30–21:00). Prepaid taxis also operate from the terminal.
BLR–KWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLR to KWI
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are connected by nonstop service from Jazeera Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BLR to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLR to KWI is about 5 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,202 miles (3,544 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rajiv Gandhi and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chennai (MAA) and Calicut (CCJ).