Kuwait city is a city in Kuwait. With a population of 3239000 it is the 1st city in Kuwait.
The closest airport to Kuwait city is Kuwait International Airport, which is 15.5 km from the city centre.
Kuwait city has a desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in summer is 38 °C with highs of 47 °C. In winter, average temperature is 14 °C with lows of 8 °C.
Kuwait city is well known for its beautiful coastline, some seriously impressive architecture and a plethora of top notch places to eat with popular tourist attractions including The Avenues, Souk Al-Mubarakiya and Grand Mosque.
Famous local dishes include Harees, a dish of boiled, cracked, or coarsely-ground wheat, mixed with meat and seasoned. Its consistency varies between a porridge and a gruel. Other famous local dishes include Mutabbaq samak, a rice-based dish popular in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf and in some southern cities in Iraq. It is basically spiced fried fish, usually Stromateus and caramelized onions served over rice that is cooked in well-spiced fish stock.
Kuwait City Airport
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is located 15.5 km south of Kuwait City in Farwaniya and serves as a key international and regional gateway. It offers facilities such as restaurants, a variety of duty-free shops, and lounges. The airport has an exceptionally high flight punctuality rate of over 90%. There are various means of transport from the airport to the city: buses, private transfers from the airport, and taxis. You can get to the city centre from Kuwait Airport by bus, taxi, car, or town car. We recommend the bus; it takes around 25 minutes. Driving is the fastest way and will only take 13 minutes, but both the taxi and the town car won't take much longer either, with a duration of around 13 minutes.
FAQs for booking flights to Kuwait
How to get cheap flights to to Kuwait?
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When is the best time to visit Kuwait City?
Kuwait City, with its desert climate, is very hot in the summer and relatively mild in winter. The best time to visit falls between November and April, with cooler and more pleasant temperatures. Summers are really hot, with temperatures reaching as high as 47°C. This city is always full of tourists attracted by its luxurious hotels and magnificent architecture. The more temperate spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), bring more acceptable weather. Although, autumn is a popular time because of the low humidity and pleasant temperatures between 22°C and 43°C.
Winter is the coolest, with temperatures ranging between 8°C and 24°C from December to February, and with minimal rain. This season is ideal for those who want to visit in the quieter season and enjoy better deals on accommodation and flights.
How do I offset the carbon emissions of a Kuwait flight?
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