Flying from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kuwait Airport to Zayed International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Abu Dhabi is one hour ahead of Kuwait and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 44 weekly Kuwait Airport to Zayed International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your KWI to AUH flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Kuwait Airport to Zayed International Airport, so jetting to Abu Dhabi (and then seeing more of the United Arab Emirates!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Etihad Airways on this route.
With 74.11% of its services landing on schedule, Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating KWI to AUH flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuwait Airport to Zayed International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KWI and AUH:
Hamad International Airport
Dammam Airport
Bahrain Airport
Handy information about Kuwait Airport (KWI)
65% of flights departing from Kuwait Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Kuwait Airport from central Kuwait, it takes about 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near KWI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kuwait Airport to Zayed International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AUH if you're catching a late Kuwait Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Zayed International Airport rental car and discover Abu Dhabi and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Alamo and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Increase your likelihood of snagging the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Zayed International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart move.
Getting from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
December is the busiest month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Zayed International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Abu Dhabi in May.
Book your flight from Kuwait Airport to Zayed International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KWI to AUH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometers away to the north-east, its top attractions include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Sharjah is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometers north-east of Abu Dhabi. No journey is complete without dropping by Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
