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Kuwait International Airport (KWI) Guide

Kuwait International Airport serves Kuwait City, Kuwait. It supports scheduled passenger service. IATA code KWI. ICAO code OKBK.

IATA KWI ICAO OKBK Kuwait City, Kuwait

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Quick Facts

Core identifiers and coordinates pulled from the airport dataset.

IATA

KWI

ICAO

OKBK

City

Kuwait City

Country

Kuwait

Airport type

large airport

Scheduled service

Yes

Coordinates

29.2266, 47.9689

Elevation

206 ft

Live flights to and from KWI

Real-time aircraft positions, filtered to flights with KWI as origin or destination.

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Plan your departure from Kuwait International Airport

Use the pre-flight checklist to estimate when to arrive, what to prepare, and what to check before leaving for the airport.

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Lost something at Kuwait International Airport?

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Choose a taxi or transfer for Kuwait International Airport

Compare taxi, private transfer, minibus, public transport, and car rental options based on passengers, luggage, timing, and travel priority.

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Plan your route around Kuwait International Airport

Use the independent airport map to review terminal location, parking, pickup, taxi, public transport, and car rental planning points.

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Weather at Kuwait International Airport

Designed for current weather snapshots tied to airport coordinates.

45.2°C

Clear sky

Updated 2026-06-02 14:45:00

Feels like

43.5°C

Wind

6.1 kph

Visibility

13.9 km

Humidity

Map / Location

Coordinates, map context, nearby airports and quick jump to Google Maps.

Coordinates

29.2266, 47.9689

Nearby city

Kuwait City

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Restaurants near Kuwait International Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

Caribou Cafe

Kuwait International Airport, Farwaniya Kuwait

3.7/5

Shake Shack

Ghazali Rd Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City Kuwait

4.0/5

Shake Shack

Kuwait International Airport - Air Side, Kuwait City Kuwait

4.0/5

Passo Cafe & Restaurant

Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City 00965 Kuwait

3.5/5

PizzaExpress

Kuwait International Airport - Departures, Farwaniya Kuwait

5.0/5

Roghan

Homz Mall, Al Dhajeej, Farwaniya Kuwait

Flower Latte 360 Mall

Jassim Al Khorafi Road 360 Mall New Extension, The Wadi Ground Floor, Farwaniya Kuwait

4.8/5

Solange

Mezzanine floor, Solange Restaurant, 13124 Al Shuhada Street,, Kuwait City Kuwait

3.0/5

Hotels near Kuwait International Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

Safir Airport Hotel

Farwaniya, Block 1, Street 55 International Airport, Kuwait City 13109 Kuwait

3.0/5

Dahlia Regency Apartment

Building Number 310, 103 St, Farwaniya 80001 Kuwait

Holiday Inn Kuwait Al Thuraya City, an IHG hotel

Street 103, Farwaniya 81006 Kuwait

4.5/5

Crowne Plaza Kuwait Al Thuraya City, an IHG hotel

Airport Road Farwaniya Block 3 - Street 103, Farwaniya 81006 Kuwait

4.5/5

Dalal Suite

Farwaniya Street 20, Area 6, Kuwait City 8000 Kuwait

3.5/5

Grand Hyatt Kuwait

360 Mall, 6th Ring Road Block 7, Al Zahra 47451 Kuwait

5.0/5

Continental Suite Farwaniya

Block 3, Street 108, Farwaniya 13071 Kuwait

3.0/5

Almarajan Lilshaqq Alfunduqih

602 Sharie Ebdallah Almubarak, Kuwait City Kuwait

How to get from Kuwait International Airport

Transport options from the airport to your destination, styled more like a travel guide than a plain directory block.

01 Taxi

Taxi availability can vary by flight schedule and local demand. Confirm pickup options locally before travel.

02 Car rental

Car rental information has not been added yet. Check the airport website or local operators for current options.

03 Public transport

Public transport details are not currently stored for this airport. Verify routes and operating hours before arrival.

04 Airport transfer

Private transfer availability may depend on local hotels, tour operators, or pre-booked services.

05 Distance to city center

Distance-to-center data has not been added for this airport yet.

Parking at Kuwait International Airport

Airport parking notes are kept factual and non-speculative.

Parking options may vary by season and terminal. Check the official airport website before your trip.

Traveler Comments about Kuwait International Airport

Airport comment summary if available, followed by recent traveler review excerpts.

Review breakdown

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Recent review excerpts

Kamal Neupane

2026-02-28

5/5

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Mohammad Ali

2026-02-28

5/5

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Punjilal Solanki

2026-02-27 · HI

5/5

It feels good

Ibrahim Ladaf

2026-02-26

5/5

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iRONMAN GYM

2026-02-26

5/5

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M AWAD

2026-02-25

5/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Kartikey Chauhan

2026-02-25

4/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Gyan Gyan

2026-02-25

5/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

FAQ

Generated from stored airport fields without inventing facts.

What is the IATA code for Kuwait International Airport?

The IATA code for Kuwait International Airport is KWI.

Where is Kuwait International Airport located?

Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait City, KW-FA, Kuwait.

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open Kuwait International Airport in Google Maps?

Yes. Use the map section on this page to open the airport location directly in Google Maps.

How can I check arrivals and departures?

Flight data is currently unavailable for this airport on this page. Check the airline or official airport channels for live status.

What is the ICAO code for Kuwait International Airport?

The ICAO code for Kuwait International Airport is OKBK.