New Delhi to Kuwait City (DEL–KWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DEL–KWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Jazeera Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,758 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| J9 Jazeera Airways | 4 | 320 | 4h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · KWI: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, 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.
Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.
DEL–KWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEL to KWI
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Jazeera Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DEL to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEL to KWI is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,758 miles (2,829 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Dubai and Muscat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.