Mumbai to Kuwait City (BOM–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.
BOM–KWI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Jazeera Airways and Akasa Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,714 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| J9 Jazeera Airways | 7 | 32N | 4h10 | – | – | – |
| QP Akasa Air | 7 | 7M8 | 4h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BOM: IST · KWI: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Mumbai, 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.
Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Versova–Ghatkopar) does not serve the airport directly.Currently, Mumbai Local Train (Western Line to Andheri station) plus an auto-rickshaw or taxi to the terminal is a low-cost route (₹15–50 for train, ₹80–120 for rickshaw).App-based cabs (Ola, Uber) cost ₹300–600 from South Mumbai or Bandra depending on traffic. The airport is 30km from Nariman Point/Churchgate; traffic is severe most of the day. Midnight–5am is the most reliable travel window. Black-and-yellow taxis are metered and less comfortable than app cabs.
BOM–KWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOM to KWI
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Jazeera Airways and Akasa Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BOM to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOM to KWI is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,714 miles (2,758 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Zayed and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.