Kuwait City to Jeddah (KWI–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET1162
ET Ethiopian
32N
3:00 PM
+03 T1
5:30 PM
+03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV3501
SV Saudia
777
7:00 PM
+03 T1
9:20 PM
+03
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1163
ET Ethiopian
32N
12:00 PM
+03 T1
2:10 PM
+03
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kuwait City to Jeddah
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 757 mi 2h 20m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

KWI–JED is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 757 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWI–JED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 2 32N 2h30 Star Alliance
SV Saudia 1 777 2h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – ET
777 Boeing 777 – SV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (2 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: SV (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWI to JED direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWI to JED.
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One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
385
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 Jeddah from Kuwait City

Nearby airports with service to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Metric KWI→JED AQI→JED
Distance from KWI 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 3 7
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of KWI with service to King Abdulaziz International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Jeddah is 0 hours the same as Kuwait City.
KWI: +03 · JED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuwait City, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
Distance & Flight Time
757 mi / 1,218 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m.
Getting from JED

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.

Jeddah Climate

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

Key statistics for the Kuwait City to Jeddah route.
Route details
Distance757 mi / 1,218 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: KWI
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 m
Destination: JED
IATA / ICAOJED / OEJN
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation48 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWI to JED flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuwait International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m. The route covers 757 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from KWI to JED. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD, FCO, AUH, BAH, CAI, DAM, DXB, DEL, DAC, COK and BOM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JED to KWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AQI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 JED

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWI to JED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWI to JED ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 757 miles (1,218 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Qaisumah (AQI).