Travelling from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Kuwait Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kuwait Airport.
Kuwait is five hours behind Manila and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of seven weekly Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kuwait Airport flights. The 22:00 departure with Kuwait Airways is the earliest available. Kuwait Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MNL to KWI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Kuwait (and then exploring more of Kuwait!) is a breeze with Kuwait Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kuwait Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Kuwait Airways.
With an impressive 87.5% of services arriving as scheduled, Kuwait Airways is the most punctual carrier operating MNL to KWI flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kuwait Airport. These are the top stopovers between MNL and KWI:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat Airport
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Of all flights departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Manila. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MNL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kuwait Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kuwait Airport (KWI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kuwait Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Pick up a Kuwait Airport rental car and explore Kuwait and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kuwait Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait Airport to central Kuwait has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kuwait Airport (KWI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kuwait Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Kuwait. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kuwait Airport for July if you'd like to visit Kuwait during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 48ºC (118ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MNL to KWI in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.