Kuwait City to Tehran (KWI–IKA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY Etihad
32N
10:00 AM
+03 T4
12:10 PM
+0330
1h 40m
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32N
1:10 PM
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Kuwait City to Tehran
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 466 mi 1h 40m nonstop +0.5h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

KWI–IKA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 466 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWI–IKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 3 32N 1h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWI to IKA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWI to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
143
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Tehran is 0.5 hours ahead of Kuwait City.
KWI: +03 · IKA: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuwait City, it's 6.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Distance & Flight Time
466 mi / 750 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Facts

KWI–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuwait City to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance466 mi / 750 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: KWI
Full nameKuwait International Airport
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 m
Destination: IKA
Full nameImam Khomeini International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWI to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuwait International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 466 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from KWI to IKA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DXB and SAW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tehran is 0.5 hours ahead of Kuwait City.
Yes, return flights from IKA to KWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 KWI to IKA

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWI to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWI to IKA ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 466 miles (750 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.