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

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 9:41 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 10:41 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Kuwait City takes 1h 21m, covering 790 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City range from 475 ﷼ to 822 ﷼, with an average of 619 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 475 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of 619 ﷼. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 560 ﷼ round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to 622 ﷼ for direct flights.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 143 ﷼–370 ﷼ for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

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%.

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

One-way fares from Riyadh to Kuwait City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 1,123 ﷼, which is 177% above the typical average for this route.

Kuwait City Airport (KWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 56 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

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
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Riyadh to Kuwait City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Sunday is the cheapest day at 537 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 673 ﷼ – a 137 ﷼ difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Jazeera Airways
• SAUDIA
• Kuwait Airways
• flynas

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 9h 06m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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.

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

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

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