Tuticorin to Kuwait City Flights

  About Tuticorin

Tuticorin, also known as Thoothukudi by the locals, is a port city in Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thoothukudi district of the state and is approximately 40 km to the east of Tirunelveli. The city is known for its beautiful beaches and historical monuments. It is the perfect vacation spot in Tamil Nadu if you want to disconnect from your regular life and the world to relax and rejuvenate. Thoothukudi is also called as Muthu Nagaram, which literally translates to Pearl City. The primary behind the city receiving such a name is because the city thrives on pearl diving. The Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary, the beaches, Our Lady of Snows Basilica, Thiruchendur Murugan temple are some of the popular spots in the port city. You can also visit the Tuticorin Port. The city also has a history of making some great leaders like Subramanya Bharathy (who was a famous poet), Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Venni Kalady and so on.

Best Time to Visit Tuticorin

Tuticorin usually sees a lot of tourists during its festivals, but October to March is considered to be the ideal time to visit the city. Winter doesn't really get too cold, but it's not too hot either. The humidity and the temperature both decrease during winter. This is the best time to go skiing or swimming at the beach. Talking a romantic walk on the beach is a favourite thing to do among locals. The climate is quite favourable for you to take up any or all outdoor activities. You will also get to be a part of the different festivals that you can attend. Join the locals in celebrating the festivals with a lot of grandiose. Since this is peak season, you will come across great flight deals to Tuticorin online. Make sure you book a hotel in Tuticorin that is either beach-facing or closer to the beach.

Monsoon in Tuticorin starts from August and goes on till October. The level of humidity increases, making it difficult for tourists to venture outside and have a good time. Though the climate might seem pleasant for nature lovers since you will get to experience the beautiful landscape of the port city, it might put a damper on your plans to go to the beach. However, the Our Lady of Snow festival is celebrated in August, and you can attend it if you are visiting the festival during this time.

April to July is summer in Tuticorin and the scorching heat makes it quite the task to take part in any outdoor activities. The heat only increases during April and May. This is not an ideal time to visit Tuticorin, courtesy of the heat. The blistering heat will tire and exhaust you, which will only make it tougher to go outside during the day. However, since it is off season, you will get cheaper flight tickets to Tuticorin during this season.

Places to Visit in Tuticorin

The Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary is a very popular tourist spot in Tuticorin. You will also spot tigers in the national park if you are lucky enough. The sanctuary is also home to Nilgiri langur, flying squirrel, lion-tailed macaque, pangolin, etc. You can either opt for a safari ride or even go trekking in a nearby area. Now, this is something that adventure and nature lovers will surely enjoy. The Thiruchendur Murugan temple is a popular place of worship and is dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Even though the temple is quite close to the sea, it has never flooded, even when a Tsunami had hit the state.

The Our Lady of Snows Basilica is one of the biggest churches in Tamil Nadu. It is inspired by Rome's Basilica Di Santa Maria Maggiore and is another popular place of worship in Tuticorin. Kalugumalai or Kazhugumalai, meaning 'Hill of Vultures' is a town in Tuticorin that is famous for its temple and monolithic Jain beds. You will get a scenic view of the city from the hill, and the area was used as a trade route during the ancient times. The Ettayapuram palace is another tourist spot in the city that will stun you. One of the interesting facts about the palace is that no one knows which ruler in Tuticorin lived in the palace. You must also visit the Sri Vaikuntam temple in the city. It is one of the nine sacred and holy Vishnu temples in the country. Manapad is a tourist destination in the city you must visit, and you will fall in love with this coastal village. It is not as explored as the other tourist spots and is also the best spot to try leisure activities and water sports.

Things to do in Tuticorin

Go trekking at the Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary. While you can also opt for a safari ride at a certain fee, a lot of tourists who are into adventure and nature go for the trek. Thoothukudi also has quite a few beaches. You can either go for a walk at the beach or a swim. During peak season, you will also get to indulge in a lot of water activities. The city also has temples and churches that are worth visiting. The Thiruchendur Murugan temple is not only an architectural marvel but also one of the most popular places of worship in the city after the Our Lady of Snows Basilica church. The locals celebrate festivals in the city in a very grand manner, and you wouldn't want to miss being a part of all the celebrations. Not to mention, the food you get during these festivals is simply mouthwatering. While you indulge in the celebrations, you can also communicate with the locals and get to know more about their lifestyle and culture. The city was ruled by the Dutch and the Portuguese at one point, which also reflects in the architecture. You will come across these when you visit the palaces and the beaches, too. Not to mention, you must also catch the beautiful sunset by the beach.

Food and Restaurants in Tuticorin

Tuticorin is known for its authentic South Indian delicacies and seafood. Since it is a coastal city, it is pretty obvious that the seafood here is mouthwatering. The Meen Kuzhambu (Fish Sambhar), Meen Varuvai (a type of fish fry) and Karuvaddu Kuzhambu (a type of dry fish curry) are some of the popular seafood preparations here. For vegetarians, the Vatthal Kuzhambu (a type of Vattha curry) is something you must try here. Venthaya Kali is a top-rated breakfast preparation here. The city is also known for its desserts like the Tuticorin Macaroon, made of cashews, and the Ulunthang Kali, made of black urad dal. You must also try the street food here that serves biryanis and parottas. There is a particular street in the city with restaurant names that are followed by the word 'Nightclub'. While it does not meet your usual parameters that qualify as a nightclub, it gets really crowded by late evening and night.

While there are very few restaurants and cafes in the city, the very few of those stand out. Capsi Family restaurant is popular for its quick service, good food and the fact that it is surrounded by a garden. Aardvark Cafe is yet another place where you can treat yourself to delicious cakes and coffee. You must also visit the Anjappar Chettinad and Sri Krishna Restaurant to enjoy a good meal. Don't forget to pack a few macaroons to take back home for your friends and family.

How to reach Tuticorin (Transportation)

By Air

The Tuticorin Airport is about 15 km away from the main city. The flight connectivity to Tuticorin is quite limited. Changing flights from Chennai International airport is a popular route to Tuticorin. Spicejet and Indigo Airlines run flights to Tuticorin quite frequently. Flights to Tuticorin are quite affordable, too. There is a high possibility of you getting cheap tickets to Tuticorin during off season. You can also fly to the neighbouring cities like Madurai, Coimbatore and take a train or bus from here. It might prove to be a tad bit more time consuming, which is why the Chennai International airport is the apt option for you. You can check out a few flight deals to Tuticorin that have an accommodation combo.

By Rail

The Pearl City Express leaves Chennai to Tuticorin every morning and evening. Trains from Bangalore and Mysore are also well connected to Tuticorin railway station. You can take a flight to Chennai and then a train from there to Tuticorin. It will be quite convenient and less time-consuming. There are several other trains also that connect to Tuticorin.

By Road

While buses run quite regularly from Chennai and other parts of Southern cities to Tuticorin frequently, finding a private taxi or a bus from the northern part of the country can prove to be time-consuming and expensive. Make sure you are travelling by road during the right season. Monsoons can be quite tough down South and travelling by road this time might get difficult.

  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 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.