Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kuwait International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Kuwait's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Kuwait one hour ahead of Athens.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ATH to KWI flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Traveling to Kuwait (and then exploring more of Kuwait!) is a cinch with Kuwait Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Kuwait Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and KWI:
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
$104 is the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Return flights start at $201. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from ATH to KWI by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kuwait International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
If you're coming in on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near KWI:
Pick up a Kuwait International Airport rental car and discover Kuwait and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Kuwait International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport to central Kuwait has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kuwait in April.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 46ºC (115ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to KWI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Kuwait
Al Aḩmadī is just one of the many places in Kuwait waiting to be explored once you've seen Kuwait. Around 32 kilometers away to the south, top sights here include Kuwait Oil Company Unity Center, KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC.
Around 13 kilometers south-east of Kuwait, Salwa is another essential stop in Kuwait. Experience major highlights starting with Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11.