Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kuwait Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Kuwait is nine hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your ORD to KWI flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kuwait Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ORD and KWI include:
Istanbul Airport
Munich Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kuwait Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kuwait Airport (KWI)
If you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kuwait Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near KWI:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kuwait Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz to explore Kuwait and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kuwait Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
From Kuwait Airport, Kuwait is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kuwait Airport (KWI)
The quietest month for a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kuwait Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal 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 48ºC (118ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kuwait Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to KWI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
