Travelling from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Kuwait's timezone is UTC+3, making Kuwait one hour ahead of Alexandria.
Every week, there are 48 Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, take the 00:15 Jazeera Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:15 with Jazeera Airways.
Give yourself enough time to make your HBE to KWI flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Kuwait (and then seeing more of Kuwait!) is a snap with Jazeera Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Jazeera Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HBE and KWI:
Cairo International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
At the moment, $168 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $315. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HBE to KWI, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Landing cheap flights from HBE to KWI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Borg El Arab Airport, 75.72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Alexandria to Borg El Arab Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
If you're catching an early flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria. Relaxation Villa With Private Pool is another handy option near HBE.
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Consider staying in a hotel near KWI if you're catching a late Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and venture far and wide through Kuwait and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Kuwait International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Kuwait. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kuwait. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Kuwait International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 46ºC (115ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HBE to KWI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kuwait
Kuwait has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Kuwait just waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres south of Kuwait, a trip to Al Aḩmadī will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre, KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC.
If there's time to check out another side of Kuwait, consider Salwa, about 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11 are among its highlights.