Flying from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Alexandria. Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport flight.
The timezone in Kuwait is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Alexandria. Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait.
With 18 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is the busiest route. Air Cairo operates the earliest flight at 1:35am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from HBE to KWI is with Air Cairo at 9:05pm.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Alexandria to KWI.
Travelling over a peak time such as December? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport with Air Cairo. This popular carrier operates departures from HBE.
Air Cairo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from HBE to KWI.
The journey from central Alexandria to HBE takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Borg El Arab Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Borg El Arab Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
About Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
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To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport flight.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Central Kuwait is around 16 kilometres from Kuwait International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport is 92 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 162 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Alexandria to KWI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
January is when most people book flights from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Visit Kuwait in June for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Alexandria to KWI plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kuwait to range from 32ºC (90ºF) to 46ºC (115ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Kuwait
Start your Kuwait trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Alexandria to Kuwait International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Kuwait Towers, The Grand Mosque of Kuwait City and Sahara Kuwait Golf Club are popular attractions which should feature on any good Kuwait itinerary.



