Dubai to Kuwait City (DXB–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.
DXB–KWI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jazeera Airways, flydubai and Kuwait Airways lead the route. The flight covers 531 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J9 Jazeera Airways | 21 | 320, 32N | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| FZ flydubai Also: EK | 14 | 7M8 | 1h50-1h55 | – | – | EK |
| KU Kuwait Airways Also: AZ | 14 | 32Q, 77W | 2h | – | – | AZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kuwait City from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→KWI | SHJ→KWI | AAN→KWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 7 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 40m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · KWI: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Kuwait City.
UAE passport holders enter Kuwait visa-free for up to 3 months under the GCC freedom of movement agreement. No pre-registration or visa is required. National ID cards are also accepted for entry in lieu of a passport for GCC nationals.
Standard GCC customs rules apply. Alcohol import is prohibited. Declare cash over KWD 3,000 or equivalent.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–KWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to KWI
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are connected by nonstop service from Jazeera Airways, flydubai and Kuwait Airways. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to KWI is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 531 miles (855 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain, Hamad and King Fahd. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ), Al Ain (AAN) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).