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Cheapest round-trip
529 ﷼
Typical prices: 549 ﷼–907 ﷼
SAUDIA
Mon 12/3Fri 12/7
RUH - KWI • 1 stop
Cheapest nonstop
595 ﷼
Typical prices: 553 ﷼–917 ﷼
Jazeera Airways
Fri 12/7Fri 12/14
RUH - KWI • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly nonstop with Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and others. Average duration is 1h 20m.
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Most punctual • 95% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg 570 ﷼ (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City (RUH-KWI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Kuwait City

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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8:00 am - 3:55 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
7h 55m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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5:10 pm - 11:40 pmKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
6h 30m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
529 ﷼SAUDIA
Mon, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 9
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10:00 am - 3:55 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
5h 55m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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5:30 pm - 2:40 amKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
9h 10m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
532 ﷼SAUDIA
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
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9:45 am - 11:05 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
1h 20mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 6:00 pmKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
1h 20mnonstop
595 ﷼Jazeera Airways
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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9:45 am - 11:05 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
1h 20mnonstop
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7:35 am - 8:55 amKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
1h 20mnonstop
614 ﷼Jazeera Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 21
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10:00 am - 3:55 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
5h 55m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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7:35 am - 8:55 amKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
1h 20mnonstop
640 ﷼Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Dec 26
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5:55 pm - 7:15 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
1h 20mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 4:55 pmKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
1h 20mnonstop
651 ﷼Kuwait Airways
Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20
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11:55 am - 1:15 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
1h 20mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 4:55 pmKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
1h 20mnonstop
654 ﷼Kuwait Airways
Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21
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2:35 pm - 3:55 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
1h 20mnonstop
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10:50 pm - 12:10 amKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
1h 20mnonstop
673 ﷼flynas
Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 28
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1:35 pm - 2:55 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
1h 20mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 5:05 pmKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
1h 20mnonstop
680 ﷼flynas
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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10:00 am - 3:55 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-KWI Kuwait City
5h 55m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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7:35 am - 8:55 amKWI  Kuwait City-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
1h 20mnonstop
688 ﷼Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Riyadh to Kuwait City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City typically range from 549 ﷼ to 907 ﷼. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 529 ﷼, on SAUDIA.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Kuwait City. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Kuwait City at 488 ﷼ round-trip.
•May (1,202 ﷼) and June (836 ﷼) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 146% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Riyadh to Kuwait City flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

333 ﷼
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 94% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Riyadh to Kuwait City

When to book flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Kuwait City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Riyadh to Kuwait City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Kuwait City:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 9:40 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 10:40 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 20m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Kuwait City takes 1h 20m, covering 790 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Kuwait City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City range from 549 ﷼ to 907 ﷼, with an average of 692 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 549 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 570 ﷼ round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to 698 ﷼ for direct flights.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to Kuwait City flights are:

    • flynas: 95% on time
    • SAUDIA: 93% on time
    • Kuwait Airways: 91% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 100 ﷼–370 ﷼ for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jazeera Airways and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Riyadh to Kuwait City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Kuwait City flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Riyadh to Kuwait City flights?

    Kuwait Airways is the only airline on the Riyadh to Kuwait City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Riyadh to Kuwait City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Riyadh to Kuwait City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about 471 ﷼.

  • Which car rental options are available at Kuwait City Airport (KWI)?

    Kuwait City Airport (KWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging 129 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Europcar
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    Flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Kuwait City (KWI).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight from Riyadh to Kuwait City considered delayed?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to Kuwait City route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City pass through?

    Connecting flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City most commonly pass through:

    • Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 75% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 25% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 580 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 743 ﷼, a difference of 163 ﷼.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    4 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Kuwait City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Jazeera Airways
    • Kuwait Airways
    • SAUDIA
    • flynas

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Kuwait City?

    Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 9h 04m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Riyadh to Kuwait City flights?

    Among airlines operating Riyadh to Kuwait City flights:

    • flynas: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Riyadh to Kuwait City flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Jazeera Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Kuwait Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Riyadh to Kuwait City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average 580 ﷼, about 163 ﷼ less than Tuesday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Kuwait City trip for December. Fares historically average 488 ﷼ round-trip in that month - typically 714 ﷼ less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with flynas. Over the past three months, 95% of flynas flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 91%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 44m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED) can be cheaper than flying nonstop. The cheapest layover option averages 570 ﷼ round-trip on this route – about 127 ﷼ less than nonstop flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Kuwait City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Kuwait City Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Kuwait City

Monday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +2 more

Friday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Kuwait City to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +2 more

Friday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways,SAUDIA

Jazeera Airways,Kuwait Airways, +1 more

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