Travelling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Nairobi and Kuwait are in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your NBO to KWI flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between NBO and KWI include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
ر.ق. 927 is the best price for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,550. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NBO to KWI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuwait International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from NBO to KWI is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Of the flights that depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% land on time at their destination.
Central Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuwait International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to NBO:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Reserve a hotel close to KWI if you're on a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Kuwait and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Kuwait International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
From Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The quietest month for a flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuwait International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kuwait based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC to 46ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from NBO to KWI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Kuwait
You've done Kuwait, now it's time to discover other parts of Kuwait. Travel around 32 kilometres south to Al Aḩmadī to tick off its leading attractions. From Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre to KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Kuwait, head for Salwa, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11 are the start of reasons to visit.
