Flying from Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Explore your options for heading out from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Kuwait is ten hours ahead of Vancouver. Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to KWI.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 9 miles from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
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71.77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 1 mile from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
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Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 40 miles from central Vancouver. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from YXX arrive at their final stop on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KWI:
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Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is about 9 miles from central Kuwait. The time it takes to get there in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Traveling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport is $320. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $867. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to KWI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Visit Kuwait in April for a quieter experience.
Book a Vancouver to KWI plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kuwait to range from 90ºF to 115ºF.
January sees temperatures of between 46ºF and 70ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kuwait
Start your Kuwait trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Kuwait International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Kuwait Towers, The Grand Mosque of Kuwait City and Mubarakiya - سوق المباركية التاريخي are leading attractions which should feature on any good Kuwait itinerary.
