Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Abu Dhabi one hour ahead of Kuwait.
Flights from KWI to AUH start at 03:55 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The last departure is at 22:45 with Etihad Airways. Overall, there are 378 weekly Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your KWI to AUH flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Abu Dhabi (and then other destinations in United Arab Emirates) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Hi Fly Malta on this route.
Etihad Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for KWI to AUH flights, with 87.39% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between KWI and AUH include:
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Right now, Rs6,046 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs11,106. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from KWI to AUH by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from KWI to AUH.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from KWI arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.62% of the time.
Central Kuwait to Kuwait International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near KWI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're coming in on a late Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near AUH:
Grab an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car and discover Abu Dhabi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Increase the odds of snagging a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Abu Dhabi International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
February is the busiest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Abu Dhabi in April.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your flights from Kuwait International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from KWI to AUH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've experienced Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are among the biggest draws.