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
EK854
EK Emirates
359
3:40 AM
+03 T1
6:25 AM
+04
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ2889
AZ ITA
32N
7:00 PM
+03 T4
9:55 PM
+04
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai to Kuwait City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 531 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

DXB–KWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 531 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 15 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
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to KWI.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
762
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 1 1
Weekly flights 7 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.
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)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections15 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. The route covers 531 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Emirates.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DXB to KWI. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAH, AUH, JED, FCO, DAM, DEL, CCJ, DAC, BOM, COK, HYD, AMD, MAA, BKK and JFK. 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.
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 Emirates. With 7 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. The route covers a distance of 531 miles (855 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via BAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).