Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | November | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
Average price | £344 | Average for round-trip flights in March 2021 |
Round-trip from | £323 | From London to Kuwait City |
One-way from | £115 | One-way flight from London to Kuwait City |
There are current restrictions for travel to Kuwait at this time. These restrictions are for the safety of Kuwait citizens and travellers alike and are as follows: Kuwait has restricted the entry of all travellers except Kuwaiti nationals, their immediate families, and domestic workers who are accompanied by a Kuwaiti national. All of the above must have an OK TO TRAVEL authorisation obtained from the state of Kuwait embassy. Diplomatic passport holders, UN passport holders, and members of UNESCO with prior approval from government authorities may also enter the country. All travellers must install the ‘Shlonik’ app on their personal device before departure. Kuwait DGCA will be informed of any traveller who cannot install the app, and they will have to present their boarding pass upon arrival.. If you must travel during this time and are allowed to based on current restrictions, please stay informed about updated travel safety tips.
LON - KWI Price
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£286 - £504
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KWI Temperature
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18 - 45 °C
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KWI Rainfall
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7 - 77 mm
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Nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia along the coast of the Arabian Gulf lies the “fortress built near water” – Kuwait. After its invasion by Iraq in 1990 the country was severely destroyed but has re-emerged as one of the most progressive, modern countries in the Middle East. Travellers taking flights to Kuwait will land in Kuwait City. Shiny skyscrapers, luxurious beach resorts and of course the svelte Kuwait Towers dominate the city’s skyline.
Like most countries in the Middle East the first inhabitants were vagrant Bedouins who lived in tents in the desert as well as a tribe known as Utub of Qurain. When the Al-Sabah family were appointed in 1760 the country slowly became a major trading port; the inhabitants would make a living through selling spices between India and Europe, and the divers among them sold priceless pearls. Then, in 1936 the first oil wells were sunk and Kuwait’s oil supply was flowing. Today petroleum accounts for nearly 90 per cent of its export revenue, making it one of the richest countries in the world.
Visitors packing their suitcases before their Kuwait flights should pack light – the shopping here is extraordinary. Designer labels, high street brands and jewellery – lots and lots of jewellery can be found in its gigantic malls and markets.
The summers in Kuwait are characterised by high humidity and temperatures that can reach past 38 degrees. The weather cools to around 21 degrees in the winter. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are a feature between December and February.
Peak Season:
The summer months are peak season for flights to Kuwait, but spring is also very popular with tourists due to the Hala festival – a cultural and entertainment extravaganza – which takes place in February.
Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar and the other main religious festival, Eid, the festival of breaking the fast, occurs directly after it.
Off Season:
Winter is rainy but not cold.