Cairo to Kuwait City (CAI–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.
CAI–KWI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 996 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KU Kuwait Airways | 28 | 77W | 2h45-2h55 | – | – | – |
| J9 Jazeera Airways | 14 | 320, 32N | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| MS Egyptair | 7 | 333 | 2h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| NP Nile Air | 5 | 320 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| NE Nesma Airlines | 4 | 321 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kuwait City from Cairo
| Metric | CAI→KWI | SPX→KWI | HBE→KWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAI | – | 30 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | 9 | 17 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 45m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · KWI: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Kuwait City.
Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.
Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.
CAI–KWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to KWI
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are connected by nonstop service from Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Egyptair, Nile Air and Nesma Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to KWI is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 996 miles (1,603 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh and King Khalid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al Jiza (SPX) and Alexandria (HBE).