There are 3 ways to get from Erbil to Kuwait City by car or plane
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Drive 1,018.4 km
best- Drive from Erbil to Kuwait Citycar 1,018.4 km
11h 21m$47–68Fly to Kuwait International Airport
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane EBL - KWI
7h 41m$157–390Fly to Basra International Airport, drive
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane EBL - BSR
- Drive from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Kuwait Citycar
7h 50m$2,024–4,632
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Kuwait City is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Kuwait City is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $150 - $390.
The distance between Erbil and Kuwait City is 1018 km. The road distance is 1018.4 km.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive 1018.4 km from Erbil to Kuwait City.
Yes, the driving distance between Erbil to Kuwait City is 1018 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Erbil to Kuwait City.
There are 120+ hotels available in Kuwait City.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Kuwait City, Kuwait?
Royal Jordanian, Middle East Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) twice daily.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Kuwait International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Basra International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,000–4,600
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Basra International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Wednesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $2,900–7,500
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Kuwait International Airport via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Kuwait International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
- Website
- jazeeraairways.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Kuwait International Airport via Damascus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–370
- Website
- kuwaitairways.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Kuwait International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
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