New Delhi to Kuwait City (DEL–KWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6E1231
6E IndiGo
32N
8:45 PM
IST T3
11:50 PM
+03
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
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6E1232
6E IndiGo
32N
11:30 PM
+03 T1
6:50 AM+1
IST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
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New Delhi to Kuwait City
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,758 mi 5h 35m nonstop -2.5h behind 14 1-stop hubs

DEL–KWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 1,758 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEL–KWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 6 32N 5h35
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEL to KWI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to KWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
651
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Kuwait City is 2.5 hours behind New Delhi.
DEL: IST · KWI: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 3.5:00 PM in Kuwait City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,758 mi / 2,829 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to DEL

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

Key statistics for the New Delhi to Kuwait City route.
Route details
Distance1,758 mi / 2,829 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
Destination: KWI
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEL to KWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuwait International Airport take approximately 5h 35m. The route covers 1,758 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: IndiGo.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from DEL to KWI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCJ, COK, AMD, BAH, BOM, HYD, FCO, DXB, MAA, JED, AUH, BKK, DAC and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kuwait City is 2.5 hours behind New Delhi.
Yes, return flights from KWI to DEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEL to KWI

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEL to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEL to KWI ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,758 miles (2,829 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CCJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.