Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
The timezone in Kuwait is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LGW to KWI flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Kuwait International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and KWI:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight is 123 €. A return ticket is currently 239 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to KWI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from LGW to KWI is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kuwait International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kuwait International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Grab a Kuwait International Airport rental car and explore Kuwait and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuwait International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Kuwait. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kuwait International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kuwait based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Kuwait is July, with temperatures ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 46ºC (115ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kuwait International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to KWI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kuwait
You've seen Kuwait, now it's time to discover other parts of Kuwait. Journey about 32 kilometres south to Al Aḩmadī to tick off its leading attractions. From Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre to KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Kuwait, consider Salwa, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11 are among the biggest draws.