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Airport Guide · Middle East
Kuwait's main airport and Kuwait Airways' primary hub, an important Gulf aviation gateway.
IATA Code
KWI
ICAO Code
OKBK
City
Kuwait City
Country
Kuwait
Region
Middle East
Time Zone
Asia/Kuwait
Terminals
4
Annual Passengers
~15M
These carriers operate significant scheduled service from Kuwait International Airport. Many smaller regional and international airlines also serve the airport.
KWI → ATL
7,094 mi · 14h 46m · int'l
KWI → PEK
3,876 mi · 8h 18m · int'l
KWI → DXB
531 mi · 1h 34m · int'l
KWI → HND
5,171 mi · 10h 54m · int'l
KWI → DFW
7,571 mi · 15h 44m · int'l
KWI → IST
Kuwait International Airport (IATA: KWI, ICAO: OKBK) is located in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The airport sits at coordinates 29.2266°, 47.9689° and operates in the Asia/Kuwait time zone.
The IATA code for Kuwait International Airport is KWI. The ICAO code is OKBK. These are the codes used on tickets, baggage tags, and air traffic control communications.
Kuwait International Airport has 4 passenger terminals. Always check your boarding pass for the correct terminal — terminal assignments can change.
Major carriers at Kuwait International Airport include KU, J9. Many smaller regional and international carriers also serve the airport.
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1,362 mi · 3h 14m · int'l
Kuwait International Airport operates in the Asia/Kuwait time zone. Always verify departure times against the airport's local time, especially when connecting from a different region.
Kuwait International Airport handles approximately 15 million passengers per year, making it one of the busier airports in Middle East. Plan extra time for security, especially during peak hours.
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~46M passengers/year · 1 terminal