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

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531 mi airlines charter/private 26/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
J9122
J9 Jazeera
32N
11:00 AM
+04 T1
11:55 AM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
J9124
J9 Jazeera
320
4:45 PM
+04 T1
5:45 PM
+03
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
J9126
J9 Jazeera
32N
7:25 PM
+04 T1
8:20 PM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ2891+1
AZ ITA
77W
7:55 PM
+04 T1
8:40 PM
+03
1h 45m
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
J9121
J9 Jazeera
320
6:55 AM
+03 T5
10:10 AM
+04
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
J9123
J9 Jazeera
32N
12:45 PM
+03 T5
4:00 PM
+04
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
J9125
J9 Jazeera
32N
3:25 PM
+03 T5
6:40 PM
+04
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ2889+1
AZ ITA
77W
4:00 PM
+03 T4
6:55 PM
+04
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BAH Manama 3h 20m EKFZGF ETGFJ9 Manama (BAH) to Kuwait City flights
DOH Doha 3h 25m FZQRWB J9QR Doha (DOH) to Kuwait City flights
RUH Riyadh 4h 25m EKF3FZ J9SV Riyadh (RUH) to Kuwait City flights
DMM Ad Dammam 5h 5m ACEKFZ SV Ad Dammam (DMM) to Kuwait City flights
JED Jeddah 6h 18m ACAFEK J9MHSV Jeddah (JED) to Kuwait City flights
AMM Amman 6h 36m EKFZRJ RJ Amman (AMM) to Kuwait City flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 6h 38m ACAZEK WY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Kuwait City flights
DAM Damascus 6h 40m EKFYCFZ FYCJ9 Damascus (DAM) to Kuwait City flights
BEY Beirut 7h 18m EKFZME J9MEWY Beirut (BEY) to Kuwait City flights
CAI Cairo 7h 35m EKMKMS J9MSNE Cairo (CAI) to Kuwait City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai to Kuwait City
2 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 531 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind

DXB–KWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jazeera Airways and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 531 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–KWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
J9 Jazeera Airways 21 320, 32N 1h55-2h
EK Emirates 7
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – J9
32N Airbus A320neo – J9
77W Boeing 777-300ER – AZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + J9 (28 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, DXB to KWI direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to KWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,118
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 3
Weekly flights 26 18
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 40m
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 gate to gate.
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
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights26 out / 33 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 531 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DXB to KWI: Jazeera Airways and Emirates.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bahrain, Hamad and King Khalid.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Jazeera Airways and Emirates. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well 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 26 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain, Hamad and King Khalid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).