Flying from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is nine hours behind Kuwait, where Kuwait International Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your KWI to Mexico City flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from KWI to Mexico City. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Kuwait, KWI can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to KWI:
Kuwait International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from KWI land on schedule 81.62% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Mexico City
R 9,370 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 21,831. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from KWI to Mexico City, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kuwait International Airport to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Follow your own route with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and venture far and wide through Mexico City and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your flight from KWI to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. Following your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your KWI to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfortable accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and be off and running.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Mexico City. The city buzzes during high season, but rates are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Mexico City in the low season for a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Kuwait International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from KWI to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Mexico City, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Mexico, head for Puebla, about 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are key highlights.