Dubai to Kuwait City (DXB–KWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK855
EK Emirates
77W
7:40 AM
+04 T3
8:35 AM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ2891+1
AZ ITA
32Q
9:55 PM
+04 T1
10:55 PM
+03
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ2890+1
AZ ITA
32Q
12:35 AM
+03 T4
3:30 AM
+04
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK854
EK Emirates
359
3:40 AM
+03 T1
6:25 AM
+04
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ2889+1
AZ ITA
32N
6:00 PM
+03 T4
8:55 PM
+04
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai to Kuwait City
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 531 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 31 1-stop hubs

DXB–KWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 531 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–KWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 7 77W 1h55
AZ ITA Airways 5 32Q 2h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AZ
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 58%)
SkyTeam: AZ (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to KWI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to KWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,779
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.

Other ways to reach Kuwait City from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Kuwait International Airport.
Metric DXB→KWI AUH→KWI
Distance from DXB 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 12 7
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Kuwait International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kuwait City is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · KWI: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Kuwait City.
Distance & Flight Time
531 mi / 855 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 0m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to DXB

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

Key statistics for the Dubai to Kuwait City route.
Route details
Distance531 mi / 855 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 19 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: KWI
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to KWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Kuwait International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h. The route covers 531 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways and Emirates.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from DXB to KWI. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, CAI, DMM, FCO, DOH, MXP, BAH, GYD, IKA, ADD, MAD, RUH, AMM, JED, TBS, DAM, IST, BEY, BCN, DAC, MED, CCJ, BOM, COK, DEL, AMD, MAA, HYD, BKK, JFK and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kuwait City is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from KWI to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DXB to KWI

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and Emirates. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to KWI ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 531 miles (855 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).