Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 5 minutes.
Kuwait is seven hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from eight weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flights. The 17:00 departure with Kuwait Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Kuwait Airways operates the latest service of the day at 18:50.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your JFK to KWI flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Kuwait Airways offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kuwait — and maybe even more of Kuwait if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Kuwait Airways.
Kuwait Airways is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to KWI flights, with 79.41% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between JFK and KWI include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
At the moment, 215 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 529 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from JFK to KWI, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from JFK to KWI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Reserve a hotel near KWI if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and find adventure across Kuwait and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuwait International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport to the centre of Kuwait has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
August is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Kuwait in April.
The warmest month in Kuwait is July, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 46ºC (115ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kuwait International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to KWI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kuwait
Kuwait has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kuwait waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres south of Kuwait, a trip to Al Aḩmadī will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre, KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait, Salwa is another favourite stop in Kuwait. Experience major highlights starting with Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11.