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3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• طيران الجزيرة‎
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Kuwait City (KWI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• طيران الجزيرة‎: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 484 return, compared with AED 1,391 via a stopover through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 20–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Most connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City pass through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 378 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 573, a difference of AED 195. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Night flights for 16%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City:

• Earliest: departs at 02:05 and lands at 03:54
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 23:19.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City takes 1h 49m, covering 1,368 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 300, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Kuwait City is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Kuwait City Airport (KWI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 56 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City range from AED 322 to AED 708, with an average of AED 488 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 322 counts as a good deal.