Airport Details
- Airport Code
- KWI
- Full Airport name
- Kuwait International Airport
- Address
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation, PO Box 17, Safat 13001, Kuwait
- Country Dialing Prefix
- 965
- Telephone
- 161
- Website
- www.kuwait-airport.com.kw
- Number of Terminals
- 1
- Time Zone
- GMT +3
Airport Information
Location
The airport is located 16km (10 miles) south of Kuwait City.
Airport News
A major extension to the existing facility (including a second terminal), is due to be completed in 2014.
Driving Directions
The Airport Road, which leads to the airport, is well-signposted from Kuwait city.
Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are all represented. Desks are located in Arrivals.
Public Transport
Bus: Buses to Kuwait city (route 501) depart from outside Arrivals. The journey time is about 30 minutes, and the fare KD0.25. Taxi: Taxis (tel: 431 9829) are readily available; the taxi desk is located in Arrivals on the ground floor. The fare to the city center is around KD5-6. It is recommended to agree this in advance with the driver.
Car Parking
Short- and long-term parking, with a capacity of around 2,500 vehicles, is available, with a multi-story car park located immediately adjacent to the Commercial Center, and a car park located on street level next to Arrivals. Passengers can reach the departures hall using escalators, travelators and lifts from the ground to the first floor of the terminal building. A long-term car park is situated a short distance away from the terminal building. Valet parking is also available.
Information and Help Desks
Airport information desks are located in Arrivals (tel: 180 ext. 1523) on the ground floor of the terminal building, in Departures (tel: 180 ext. 1522) and in the transit area.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are two banks, a fax and telephone office and two mobile telephone hire outlets.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants and cafes at the airport and in the Commercial Center next to the Arrivals hall.
Shopping: There are two duty-free shops at the airport, as well as a number of shops in the Commercial Center.
Luggage: An online identification of lost property items is accessible via the airport’s website.
Other facilities: There is a nursery, several prayer areas and a medical center. A Kid’s Zone is situated in the Departures hall.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are two first-class lounges with fax and Internet facilities. Internet and business facilities, as well as secretarial support, courier services and a conference room, are available at the Safir Airport Hotel (tel: 472 5000; www.safirhotels.com) business center.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Lifts take passengers from the ground floor to the first floor. Wheelchairs are available on request; passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. Reserved car parking is available for disabled passengers.
