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Kuwait International (KWI)
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Kuwait International (KWI)

Kuwait International (KWI) is located in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

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60 min minimum connection

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Lounge and wellness data available

Best current lounge for recovery: Kuwait Pearl Lounge (Terminal 1, opposite gate 2) is your best option, offering showers and rated 2.5/5 with DragonPass, Lounge Key, and LoungeMe access. Mastercard Pearl Metro Lounge (T1, near gates 5–26) also has showers but lacks reviews. Both are complimentary with eligible credit cards; verify access before travel..

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1 airport or day-use option

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96 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

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About Kuwait International

Kuwait International (KWI) is located in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

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Airport Facilities

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Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Kuwait International (KWI)

12 routes
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8K
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8K
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Amman
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8K
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Muscat
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8K
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Athens
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Antalya
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13K
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Istanbul
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Colombo
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18K
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Rome
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19K
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Kuwait International

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Africa

10 routes

98 · Minimal
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Middle East

15 routes

96 · Minimal
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UK & Western Europe

12 routes

88 · Minimal
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South Asia

19 routes

79 · Moderate
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Southeast Asia

2 routes

55 · Moderate

Airport Operations

Total Routes
75
Daily Departures
161.4

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
15L / 33R3,506 m45 mAsphalt
15R / 33L3,422 m45 mConcrete

Frequently Asked Questions

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Kuwait International (KWI) offers direct flights to 96 destinations across 6 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.