Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Kuwait.
Each week, there are 56 Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. To jet off early, select the 01:45 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:00 with Jazeera Airways.
Your KWI to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. 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.
With direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Istanbul (and then other corners of Türkiye (Turkey)) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
Jazeera Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the top stopovers between KWI and IST:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Trabzon Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
₹ 9,587 is currently the best price for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 14,076. These fares can change based on availability.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KWI to IST.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KWI to IST.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from KWI land on schedule 81.62% of the time.
Central Kuwait to Kuwait International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to KWI? If you've booked an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KWI to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key reasons to visit.
