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How to get fromDubai to Kuwait Cityby plane, car, subway, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Kuwait City by plane, car, subway, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Kuwait International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane DXB - KWI
    5h 8m
    $122–553

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Kuwait International Airport

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane AUH - KWI
    7h 8m
    $112–814

  3. Drive 1,199.2 km

    1. Drive from Dubai to Kuwait Citycar car 1,199.2 km
    10h 46m
    $133–192

  4. Subway, bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly to Kuwait International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1 to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1subway subway
    2. Take the bus from Deira City Center Bus Station 2 to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2bus bus
    3. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane SHJ - KWI
    6h 29m
    $206–480

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Basra International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane DXB - BSR
    2. Drive from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Kuwait Citycar car
    6h 18m
    $119–814

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 896.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait City, Kuwait?

Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, and two other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) hourly.

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