Dhaka to Kuwait City Flights

  About Dhaka

Nestled close to the lovely Buriganga river is the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka. The city has an excess population and exquisite architecture, inspired by the Mughal, British and American rule.

Best time to visit Dhaka

The busiest months for Dhaka are June, January and February. The seasons of Dhaka are quite similar to the ones faced in the North Eastern locales of India. However, they are slightly tweaked depending on the impact of the rains and summer. June is the onset of summer and hence, a very comfortable time to visit. The air is continuously humid, which could be another reason to avoid this time of the year. March through May is spring for Dhaka and the weather is slightly tolerable. Expect some rain though even during spring as the city is known to face regular rains throughout the year. Spring becomes a favoured month among travel enthusiasts who wish to visit the city as the hotel rooms are cheap. Even if you don't make prior reservations, you will find cheap hotels in Dhaka during this season. The crowd in the city is also comparatively few, making it easier for you to venture around.

You will find many cheap flight and hotel deals to Dhaka if you opt for spring. Fall is another such season when the flight and hotel prices are low, allowing tourists to get the perks of good deals. September through November is not ideal for tourism though as the showers can get very risky. The torrential rains could even lead to floods and waterlogging in the city of Dhaka. The city witnesses excess rain from the winds arriving from the Bay of Bengal, which gets really murky. Tourism sees a tremendous dip during this season, making hotel prices very cheap and affordable. The best time to visit though, aside from spring is winter. With temperatures that stand at 223 degree Celsius as opposed to the exorbitant ones during summer, Dhaka's winters are very beautiful. However, as this is a busy time for tourism in the country, you might have a tough time finding decent accommodation in the city. Plus, the prices would also be quite high. The best thing to do to get cheap and affordable deals would be to make prior hotel bookings in Dhaka.

Places to visit in Dhaka

The city has a plethora of lovely neighbourhoods that can be explored. There are a few religious sites that you can start with when visiting in Dhaka. These establishments are top tourist attractions in Dhaka and definitely worth your time. You can start with the Armenian Church of Holy Resurrection which was erected back in 1781 by American missionaries. You do not need a specific tour guide to take you through this place. You also have the Holy Rosary Church to visit. Dhaka also houses many mosques as it is predominantly an Islamic country. You will find exquisite mosques in the city. Check out some prominent ones such as the Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Chawk Mosque, Hussaini Dalan Mosque, Musa Khan mosque and Sitara mosque. It is imperative that you follow some protocols of the religion before entering the mosque as they are very strict about their customs. The city also has a Hindu temple, Dhakeshwari Temple, which was built in the 12th century.

An important tourist attraction in the city is the Lalbagh Fort. The fort, built during the Mughal era, has witnessed some bloody wars in the old times. In fact, the spot has experienced some of the biggest iconic moments in Bangladesh's history and hence, holds a prominent position in their cultural heritage. You should also check out the Curzon Hall, which has now been transformed into the University of Dhaka. Also, do not miss the Banga Bhaban, the official abode to the president of Bangladesh. The palace has been heavily inspired by the British India era and reflects the same. The 1857 Memorial is a spot worth checking out. It is basically a vast expanse of memorial that has been built to honour the martyrs who perished during the first Liberation War that took place to oppose the British rule. Do not miss the National Poet's graveyard as well, which is the tomb of the revolutionary poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam. The National Botanical Gardens is a beautiful location within the city which transports you from the excess noise of Dhaka to tranquillity.

Things to do in Dhaka

There are quite a handful of things that you can do during your stay in Dhaka. As part of your excursion to learn more about the city, you can visit the National Museum. The place will take you through the past and struggles of Bangladesh before being blessed with freedom and a separate nation of its own. You can also visit the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum and known more about Bangladesh's freedom fighter Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, also called, 'Father of the Nation'. The Dhaka Zoo is another interesting place you can visit when in the city. The zoo has many species of exotic birds and animals including the profound Royal Bengal Tiger. The Sadarghat River Front is also a beautiful place where you can relax and unwind after a long day of indulging in tourist activities. The riverfront rests on the banks of the lovely Buriganga river. You can further elevate your experience by taking up boat rides.

Food and Restaurants in Dhaka

Dhaka has an abundance of food varieties ranging from traditional Bangladeshi food to Chinese, Indian and even Mexican cuisine. Most of the food is served in buffet style at these restaurants with fixed prices so you should carry enough cash with you. To get the best of Dhaka's fine dining scene, you should visit Gulshan, Baridhara, Lalmatia, Banani and Dhanmondi. These streets have elite food establishments with international cuisine. You would be surprised and amazed by some of the astounding joints that these streets have in Dhaka. La Forchetta is one such restaurant that brings the flavours of Italy on a platter. It is one of the best Italian joints in the city and definitely recommended. The city also has steakhouses with a food establishment called Steakhouse.

A&W is one of the famous burger joints with special American-style burger served with fries and a rootbeer float. They also have a jukebox in the background that would take you back in time. Bamboo Shoot is another fantastic restaurant especially in Chinese and Thai food. Adding to the authenticity of the joint are a number of Chinese expats who seem to relish the food here. Bella Italia is another food restaurant that was founded by an individual who served at an Italian restaurant. For some local food, you should check out Dhanshiri, located in Gulshan street. The food served here celebrates the Bangladeshi food and is served at a reasonable price. You can also check out Gulshan Khabar Ghar for some more local food. The cafe scene in Dhaka is also quite good and something you would enjoy. Mermaid Cafe, Bittersweet Cafe are some places where you will get good coffee and baked goods. The ambience served is just as exquisite.

How to reach Dhaka (Transportation)

By Air

Flight connectivity to Dhaka from India is excellent. As a neighbouring country, a majority of flights to Bangladesh sees a layover in Kolkata. In fact, you will find direct and nonstop flights to Dhaka from Kolkata. The city's proximity to Bangladesh's capital makes it possible. This is the most popular route to Dhaka often chosen by travellers visiting the city from India. There are no direct nonstop flights to Dhaka from any other city in the country. If you are travelling from Mumbai or Delhi, you will have to change flights at Kolkata. From Delhi though, Biman Bangladesh is the only airline that has reserved a nonstop direct flight to Dhaka. Besides this, much of the airlines opt for a layover in Kolkata. Many Indian airlines such as SpiceJet, IndiGo and Vistara, have regular flights to Dhaka. However, they all travel till Kolkata, from where Biman Bangladesh takes the passengers to Dhaka. Flights to Dhaka from India also take international routes with layovers in cities such as Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo and Istanbul, depending on the airlines chosen.

The flight tickets to Dhaka are extremely cheap from India. You can get flight tickets to Dhaka for as less as INR8,000. The flight duration is also quite decent with popular airlines reaching in less than five hours. Of course, these flights are expensive as compared to the ones who reach Dhaka in 12 hours.

By Rail

Flights are not the only way to reach Dhaka, though. There is a special dedicated train that connects Dhaka and Kolkata. The Maitree Express is touted to be the first international railway line connecting Dhaka with an international city, i.e., Kolkata. It is a full-AC train which is quite posh and has luxurious services available.

By Road

AC buses to Dhaka are also available, owing to how close the cities of Dhaka and Kolkata are. Much of these buses are government-run as it has to do with international borders. These buses travel to Dhaka on alternate days and are super cheap.

  About Kuwait

Kuwait City is the official capital of Kuwait, the country. It is nestled on the coast of the charming Persian Gulf. It is recognised to be one of the most expensive cities with residents relishing an upscale lifestyle.

Best time to visit Kuwait

Kuwait is predominantly a desert and follows a similar season throughout the year. November through April is ideal for a trip to Kuwait. The peak for Kuwait is November to January as the temperatures drop severely but to give a pleasant desert winter. During winters, not only is the weather perfect but the city also bustles with various events and lively excursions. Indulging in tourist activities becomes easier. Despite the favourable weather, many tourists don't opt for this season as the winters can get too cold. With fewer tourists in the city, the hotel prices in Kuwait also turn cheap. This makes for a perfect time to visit the beautiful city and not deal with the excess throng of travellers. September to November is also quite favourable as the temperatures are balanced. The city faces humidity but is windy at the same time, making it less irksome.

The prices of flights and accommodation also see a surge as the demand is high for tourism. If you do some intense research on the web, you might be able to snag some amazing online flight deals. They might even come with some good hotel deals. As long as you make prior bookings for hotels and flight tickets to Kuwait, you will be able to receive some cheap deals. It would be better to make your bookings in advance as that would help you plan your trip better. With a major chunk of your expenses sorted, you will be able to indulge in some of the fun things the city has to offer. You can further elevate your experience by engaging in some of their fancy settings too. You might even be able to book a snazzy hotel in Kuwait with exquisite views and hospitality.

Places to visit in Kuwait

Kuwait is blessed with some beautiful tourist attractions. You can start your trip by visiting the Tareq Rajab Museum. It is a popular ethnographic museum with compelling exhibits that would definitely marvel you. From collections of gorgeous Islamic art saved by the first minister of Kuwait and his British wife to a pair of fabulous ornate doors from Cairo, the museum has some fine exhibits and decor. The city also has the bizarre but entertaining Mirror House. The establishment is basically covered with mosaic mirrors which was created by the Italian-Kuwaiti artist Lidia Al Qattan. You would have a good time at the Mirror House with its eccentricities. Kuwait's most popular attraction is definitely the Souq Mubarakiya. The establishment is one of the oldest souk markets in the city which continues to rake in all the attention. The ancient market is now surrounded by modern tall buildings.

You should know this, the city actually has about 800 mosques out of which the Grand Mosque is the largest and the one which survived an Iraqi invasion. The Scientific Centre also has one of the colossal aquariums which includes spider crabs and shark and ray tanks. Do not miss the Kuwait Towers which has been designed by a Swedish architectural organisation. You can also spend some time from your trip by hanging out at the Al Qurain Martyr's Museum. It has some great historical references. Kuwait's love for vintage cars and classic automobiles is very well-known. In fact, they have even placed a museum to commemorate the same. You can actually peruse through some of the exquisite imperial models of vintage cars in mint condition. The vehicles are perfectly maintained and polished to ensure that not a scratch falls on it.

Things to do in Kuwait

Kuwait is recognised as one of the poshest places across the globe. The city bustles with pizzazz lifestyle as people walk around with Birkin bags and Gucci shoes. The best thing to do in Kuwait would hence, be to indulge in some of this luxe lifestyle. You can actually indulge in their food culture as a means to start the lavish rendezvous. There are many upscale food establishments in the city that would keep you entertained. Of course, if this is not your cup of tea, you can always work out some shopping schedule. There is literally not a single person who has ever avoided indulging in shopping during a trip. It would be quite therapeutic for you to engage in shopping and at the same time, check out some of the intriguing places in the city. You might even end up finding fun neighbourhoods that would go well with your vibe. Speaking of which, if smoking sheesha and enjoying that kind of setting is something you're up for, then there are many parlours in the city that have this provision.

Some of the other fun things that can be done in Kuwait is to check out the surrounding islands. The Failaka island seems like a good place to check out. You can take a ferry from the city to reach Failaka, an island that is not inhabited. You will actually witness a city of ruins as an effect of the historic Gulf War. The one main attraction here is the House of Martyrs which celebrates all the soldiers who fought the war and perished in the line of duty. Another fun activity to do in the city is to take up a desert safari and spend the night in the desert. There are many luxurious tents and provisions of accommodation in the desert region that you would totally enjoy.

Food and Restaurants in Kuwait

Kuwait has a fancy spread of cuisines which majorly range from Lebanese to Puerto Rican. You can make quite an experience of your dining scenes in Kuwait as the city caters to some exquisite luxe lifestyle. There are provisions of quaint restaurants with decent prices, and there are also five-star hotels with shisha bars and views of the water. Overall, it is quite the posh experience one can savour in the city. As stated though, their cuisine while predominantly is of Lebanese background, it also adds a small portion of Puerto Rican flavours. You can indulge in some flavourful zingy hummus while slurping down grilled shrimps and lamb cutlets. Not to mention how there is always room for fancy desserts that complete the dining experience.

Assaha Village, located in the Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street of Kuwait City, is one such food complex that would lift your senses. Their brilliant food interspersed with fancy settings is something that will go down well with you. You can find some of the best places to indulge in food, here in the village. There's a Glass Cafe, Fire Station and Police Station that provide splendid food. For a lavish spread of seafood, you should head straight to Al Boom. The place does boom with impeccable seafood and also caters to the audience that wishes to be entertained with some steak. To savour the rich Lebanese magic, you should check out Ayam Zaman. It has all the flavours and food from the Lebanese cuisine that would excite your taste buds.s

How to reach Kuwait (Transportation)

Flight connectivity to Kuwait from India is exemplary, owing to the massive demand. There are many families, businessmen and even employees who flock over to Kuwait for employment opportunities, adding to the excessive demand for flights. There are many flights that fly to Kuwait from India daily. Airlines such as Srilankan Airlines, flydubai, Air Arabia, IndiGo, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Saudia, to name a few, have flights to Kuwait from Indian cities. You can find direct and nonstop flights to Kuwait from Kochi and Delhi. A majority of airports in the South Indian cities have dedicated direct flights to Kuwait. The most popular international routes often chosen to travel to Kuwait are from Dubai, Muscat and Bahrain. These cities are well-connected with Kuwait and even have dedicated flights to Kuwait. Most of the Middle-Eastern cities are perfectly connected with each other. This makes travelling to Kuwait much easier as you can reach the city from any of the Middle-Eastern cities that are located in proximity.

The flight duration to Kuwait from India is also quite convenient. It takes approximately five hours and fifty minutes to reach Kuwait from India. However, depending on the flight that you choose, the time duration to reach Kuwait will be altered. For the expensive flight tickets to Kuwait, the duration is extremely less. You can easily reach in five hours and fifty minutes from India for approximately INR 20,000. However, for INR 10,000, you can reach Kuwait within a flight duration of seven hours and forty minutes. The contrast in the prices explains how just an extra hour would cost you double the money. The range of cheap flight tickets to Kuwait further makes it easy to reach. Many tourists opt to visit Kuwait for a touristy excursion. It is essential that you make prior flight bookings to Kuwait to avoid a surge in prices. If you are planning for a vacation in Kuwait, especially during the peak season, then you would have to deal with the additional holiday cost. Hence, as long as you can make prior bookings and hotel reservations done for Kuwait, you will be able to save tremendously.

  About Hazrat Shahjalal Airport

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the most prominent international airport that is installed in Dhaka. It is situated about 17 km from Kurmitola. The airport is also part of the BAF Bangabandhu Base which is being utilised by Bangladesh Air Force. The airport was previously known as Dacca International Airport, which later changed to Zia International Airport, to honour Shah Jala, one of the most venerated Sufi saints from Bangladesh. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport caters to Bangladesh's flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, as a primary hub. It is also known to be a hub for many private Bangladesh-based airlines such as Regent Airways, US-Bangla Airlines and Novoair. It currently accommodates a whopping 18.5 million passengers. The first landing strip was constructed in 1941, at Kurmitola, by the British government and used for World War II's airfare.

About Airport Terminals

There are two functional terminals available at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. A third one is being constructed to expand the passenger capacity and to add more features to the airport. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 both have international flight functions. They are located in the same building. Terminal 1 is on the ground floor, and it is used as an international arrivals hall. Meanwhile, Terminal 2 is on the upper floor and serves as the departure hall for international travels. In the domestic terminal, the arrivals and departure halls are present on the same floor. A designated VIP terminal has also been constructed with a view to accommodate Bangladesh's delegates. The terminal is only 200 meters away from the international terminals.

Terminal 3 is currently under works, the foundation of the same was laid in 2019 by Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The terminal is slated to complete on 2022. A portion of the financial assistance is being provided by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The new terminal is said to include passenger terminal with a floor that is sprawled across 64,000 sq ft, a VVIP complex, a multi-level parking bay in the building terminal and the capacity to accommodate 20 million passengers.

About Airport Authority

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport falls under the ownership of the Government of Bangladesh. It is currently operated by Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB). The statutory body functions as a regulatory frame to cater to all activities that relate to aviation in Bangladesh. CAAB is recognised nationwide and is the central aviation authority. It operates under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. The authority is headquartered in Dhaka's Kurmitola. Over the years, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has witnessed several upgradations and development schemes to make it better.

The airport is currently working on several extension and up-gradation plans. There is a passenger extension apron that is being constructed from foxtrot taxiway to the export cargo apron recently concluded. Along with this, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has also laid new asphalt concrete on the runway. Along with this, consultancy services have also upgraded the airport's premise. Meanwhile, some of the works in action are improving the security system of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Additionally, there are works to develop the entire airport and expand it to accommodate more airlines.

Top airlines flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Bangladesh's proximity with India has enabled the functioning of several direct flights to the city of Dhaka. There are three Indian airlines that operate from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. In fact, the Indian airlines that operate from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet. Along with some Indian airlines, there are a few international airlines to that function from the airport. Airlines that fly from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport include Air Arabia, Air Asia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Cathay Dragon, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Druk Air, Emirates, Gulf Air, Himalaya Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Maldivian, Malindo Air, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines. The international airlines mostly connect with Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Cities such as Abu Dhabi, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Medina, Riyadh, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Colombo, Istanbul, Doha and more, are well-connected with Dhaka.

Facilities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Baggage - The airport provides several baggage services that one can avail. At the entrance of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, you can find trolleys to take your luggage inside the airport with ease. There are baggage wrapping services also available along with porter facilities and storage. For baggage wrapping, you might have to inform the airlines beforehand so they can fix it for you.

Lounge - The terminals also have a lounge. The airport lounge has services such as restaurants, relaxing spaces, complimentary shower booths and more. You can avail all of this along with their good hospitality, provided your ticket or premium membership at any of their airlines allows.

Medical services - With a view to providing services in times of medical emergencies, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has also ensured to keep clinics in their premise. Along with clinics, the airport also has pharmacies as well as an ambulance. This is to make sure that there are enough amenities available in times of emergencies.

ATM and banks - The airport also offers some of their local banks at the premise to help with transfers and withdrawals of money. You can get access to your personal funds from the airport and avail their bank services. Further, there are foreign exchange facilities also available at the banks. They give decent rates too, making the currency exchange easier and affordable. ATMs are also present at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport so you can withdraw money and use it for currency exchange.

Hotel booking - At the airport, there is a dedicated travel agent booth. They basically help travellers with information about the city along with tours and travel packages that one can avail. The booking booth also has hotel recommendations and accommodation facilities. You can book your hotel at the airport itself. It's convenient and easy as you wouldn't have to traverse through the city a lot before finding the ideal place to stay. They have a range of hotels from mid-range to luxury.

WiFi - Free WiFi is a perk the airport gives away. This is mostly at the international terminal for passengers travelling from other countries. You can get details on how to log in to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's network at their information desk or even the official website.

Entertainment deck - With a view to indulging and entertaining the travellers who are waiting for their boarding, the airport has also facilitated entertainment decks. These dedicated spaces have TVs that you can watch. You might have to share the space with other passengers as well since the entertainment deck's area is limited.

Prayer room - Multi-faith rooms are also available at the airport but separated for men and women. These can be found at the arrival as well as departure zones of the terminals.

Restaurants and cafe - At the departure and arrival sections of the terminals, there are many restaurants and cafes also installed. You can find dedicated restaurant spaces as well as a food court for affordable munchies and snacks. The same can be availed at the airport lounge as well. However, the lounge comes with an exorbitant cost and is exclusive to specific ticket holders or premium members.

Visitor's facility - A special deck has been installed which is called as visitor's faculty. Basically, all visitors who are dropping off passengers or expecting them, use this space to relax.

How to reach Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has a perfect connection with downtown Dhaka. The government has constructed an eight-lane Airport Road to directly connect the airport and the main city. You can take this route to reach the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. There are many ways to reach the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from the city centre.

Public transport

There is a dedicated railway station that directly connects with the airport. In fact, the station called Airport Railway Station is located juxtaposed to the airport. The train can be taken from within the city. You can take the train to reach the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Since the airport is currently undergoing tremendous expansion plans, the entire city has been engulfed by the airport. This means you can easily make it to the airport from anywhere in the city.

Taxicabs

Taxicab and rental services are also available at the airport and from anywhere in the city. In fact, if you have checked into one of the big hotels with airport shuttle services, you can make use of the same facility. The prices are reasonable, but you might have to haggle with the driver before getting into the car. There are many hotels located in proximity to the airport so you can easily get a room in one of these accommodation services. Rickshaw services are also available that would reach you to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

  About Kuwait Airport

Kuwait International Airport is the main international airport which is located in Farwaniya, approximately 15 kilometres to the south of Kuwait City. The airport is sprawled over 37.7 square kilometres and serves as the primary hub for airlines such as Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways. Along with the airport's passenger facilities, there is a dedicated zone that has been designated to be the headquarters of Kuwait Air Force. It also comes with a Kuwait Air Force Museum. The airport complex, along with the passenger activities, is also designated to be under Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base.

About Airport Terminals

Kuwait International Airport supports five terminals out of which, one will be operational from 2022 while the others are already functioning. Terminal 1 is the primary building that is prevalent in the airport and caters to all departing and arriving flights. These do exclude those operated by airlines such as Kuwait Airways, flydubai, Jazeera Airways and Aegean Airlines. These airlines operate from different terminals. Terminal 1 has about 16 gates and houses necessary security checkpoints, restaurants, duty-free shops and four lounges. Terminal 2 is currently under construction and has been designed by Foster + Partners.

The new terminal is set to expand the total capacity of the airport by a whopping 13 million passengers annually. The terminal is also set to introduce a triangular building which would support 28 gates, 400-bed air-side hotels and 4,500 additional parking spaces. The construction of Terminal 2 began in 2017 and is slated to complete by 2022. Terminal 3 was originally called Sheikh Saad General Aviation Terminal. In fact, it has been created to be used for private aircraft. The building is comparatively small and has been exclusively assigned to airlines flydubai and Aegean Airlines.

Terminal 4 has been installed much recently and is recognized to be one of the biggest terminals in Kuwait International Airport. The terminal accommodates operations of Kuwait's national carrier, Kuwait Airlines. The beautiful terminal has been designed by the Spanish branch of the American firm AECOM and constructed by a consortium of Cengiz Insaat & First Kuwaiti Contractor. The terminal is located very close to the cargo-handling facility within the airport premise. It is spread out over an area of about 55,000 square meters. Terminal 4 has only five bus gates with nine boarding bridges gates. It can accommodate about eight planes at once.

The total passenger capacity of the airport is to accommodate 4.5 million passengers in a year and help reduce the congestion that is usually faced by Terminal 1. Additionally, the airport also has 2,450 car parking spaces along with a dedicated surface that is connected directly to the terminal building by a bridge. Terminal 5 is majorly used by Kuwait-based airline Jazeera Airways. The terminal is attached to Terminal building one but has its dedicated entrance and exit points, check-in counters, lounges, security checkpoints, customs, departure gates and arrival conveyor belts. Along with this, the terminal also has 350 parking spaces along with a multi-story facility that is connected by a bridge to Terminal 5.

About Airport Authority

Kuwait International Airport is owned by the Department of Civil Aviation and operated under Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The airport body is known to hold a plethora of responsibilities and is consistently been developing as well as innovating newer solutions to help generate a dynamic structure in the Middle East region. Thanks to the excellent air traffic, Kuwait's economy is seeing quite a jostling. With the expansions and infrastructural development, the airport is also able to accommodate about 25 million passengers. The average growth of the number of passengers as well as cargo traffic soars at an average of 10 per cent every year.

Top airlines flying from Kuwait International Airport

Kuwait sees tremendous airline traffic owing to its demand by other Middle Eastern cities and Southeast Asian cities. India, specifically, also has many flights that fly to Kuwait on a daily basis. Hence, Kuwait International Airport accommodates Indian airlines to operate from its terminals. Currently, the Indian airlines supported by Kuwait International Airport include Air India, Air India Express, GoAir and IndiGo. They majorly connect with Indian cities such as Kannur, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mangalore, Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Kozhikode and Bagdogra.

Kuwait International Airport often serves for flight layovers as well as for connecting flights for international airlines. Many of the airlines have excellent connectivity with international cities such as London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Istanbul, Cairo, Frankfurt, Muscat, New York City, Paris and more. Kuwait International Airport sees operations of flights from airlines such as Air Arabia, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Flynas, Gulf Air, Iran Air, Iraqi Airways, Jazeera Airways, Jordan Aviation, KLM, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Oman Air, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, SriLankan Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Facilities at Kuwait International Airport

Luggage - At Kuwait International Airport, the baggage services offered are aplenty. They range from wrapping services for the luggage, escorting the luggage for security checks and other such procedures. You can also store your luggage at the airport. Or ask the airlines to send the luggage at the desired destination so you wouldn't have to lug around the city with baggage.

Lounge - The airport does support a lounge that has been sponsored by Kuwait Airways. The lounge is available in the airport terminal. It is quite snazzy with exquisite modern facilities and is exclusive for first-class and business-class passengers as well as premium members.

Health centre - Medical rooms and services are also available at the airport. In order to combat medical emergencies, Kuwait International Airport has reserved rooms for the same. There are pharmacies also available in the premise that one can visit for last-minute medicine purchases. They usually have all the required pills and necessary medicinal drugs.

ATM and banks - To make transactions and transfers of money easy, the airport has installed ATM kiosks as well as local bank branches. You can also opt for currency exchange at the banks. They tend to give reasonable rates. In case you forgot to make your currencies exchanged, the airport is always considered as a perfect place which offers this service.

Travel office - Travel agencies have set up their offices at the airport to cater to the hotel booking needs of first-time travellers. They have all the brochures and travel packages that the passenger can avail, including accommodation deals. They are mostly present at the arrival section of the terminal. If hotel bookings haven't been made, they will help you with it.

Airport hotel - Kuwait International Airport also has a hotel within its premise to accommodate in-transit passengers. The hotel is located just 200 meters from the airport's main passenger terminal. There are about 200 rooms available at the airport's property which are perfectly equipped with amenities such as AC, three-layered windows, world-class decor, facilities and more. Even during peak season, the airport hotel manages to accommodate passengers. There are basic rooms as well as deluxe suites available. You can choose from these and book a room accordingly.

Restaurants and cafe - With world-class facilities come global cuisine that Kuwait International Airport glorifies. There are some top-notch restaurants and food establishments that can be found at the premise. This includes a dedicated food court as well. From mid-range establishments to upscale dining experience, you can find many options at the airport.

WiFi - The airport provides free WiFi that one can avail. You will need to speak with the airport staff and learn how to log in to the network to get a WiFi connection. Internet cafes are also available for passengers who need to get some work done.

Special assistance - Along with porter services, the airport also has provisions of wheelchairs and strollers that will help senior citizens, parents with kids as well as disabled travellers. All kinds of travel assistance can be found at the airport. However, it is necessary that you inform the airlines about the same so they can communicate it to the airport.

How to reach Kuwait International Airport

Bus

The airport is perfectly connected with public bus services that further network with other cities in Kuwait. The popular bus services, KPTC, KGL and CityBus, will directly reach you to the Kuwait International Airport. In fact, the local buses have scheduled times that would help you reach Kuwait International Airport from anywhere in the main city. The bus services also cater to long-distance travel and traverse through Saudi Arabia, provided you have a Saudi visa.

Airport taxis and car rentals

There are dedicated taxicabs that reach to the Kuwait International Airport and within the city. There are dedicated booths that are available outside the arrivals of the terminal where you can book your ride. Rental facilities are also available at the airport. You can book a rental and return it on your way back to the airport from the city.