Dubai to Kuwait City (DXB–KWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 7 | 77W | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 5 | 32Q | 2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kuwait City from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→KWI | AUH→KWI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 55m |
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 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).