Flying from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 6 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Kuwait.
Flights from KWI to LHR start at 05:20 — the first with Kuwait Airways. The last departure is at 15:30 with Kuwait Airways. Overall, you can choose from 26 weekly Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your KWI to LHR flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
British Airways has direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Most travelers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
British Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for KWI to LHR flights, with 94.92% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KWI and LHR:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cairo International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, $124 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $339. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from KWI to LHR by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.62% of flights that take off from KWI arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Kuwait to Kuwait International Airport is approximately 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near KWI? If you're catching an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reserve a hotel close to LHR if you're catching a late Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometers away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KWI to LHR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometers away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometers west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.