Kuwait City to Jeddah (KWI–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KWI–JED is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 757 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J9 Jazeera Airways | 35 | 320, 32N | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| KU Kuwait Airways | 14 | 338, 77W | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| SV Saudia Also: MH | 14 | 339 | 2h30 | – | SkyTeam | MH |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Kuwait City
| Metric | KWI→JED | AQI→JED |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KWI | – | 128 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
KWI: +03 · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Kuwait City, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.
Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.
Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.
KWI–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KWI to JED
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Saudia and Ethiopian Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KWI to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KWI to JED is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 757 miles (1,218 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Khalid, King Fahd and Abha. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Qaisumah (AQI).